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Opis bibliograficzny
Micro-CT examination reveals a possible case of otosclerosis in an Early Bronze Age Individual from Poland / Magdalena Kozerska, Anita Szczepanek, Paweł Jarosz, Jacek TARASIUK, Sebastian WROŃSKI, Katarzyna Konieczny, Aleksandra Sobolewska // International Journal of Osteoarchaeology ; ISSN 1047-482X . — 2025 — vol. 35 iss. 3 art. no. e3411, s. 1–6. — Bibliogr. s. 6, Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2025-05-07
Autorzy (7)
- Kozerska Magdalena
- Szczepanek Anita
- Jarosz Paweł
- AGHTarasiuk Jacek
- AGHWroński Sebastian
- Konieczny Katarzyna
- Sobolewska Aleksandra
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 164728 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2025-12-10 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.1002/oa.3411 |
| Rok publikacji | 2025 |
| Typ publikacji | artykuł w czasopiśmie |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Czasopismo/seria | International Journal of Osteoarchaeology |
Abstract
Contemporary imaging techniques, particularly micro–computed tomography, enable detailed visualization and analysis of pathological changes in skeletal remains. This study examines the right temporal bone of a male individual from the Early Bronze Age Mierzanowice culture (2200–2000 bc), discovered in southeastern Poland. Macroscopic analysis revealed significant unilateral enlargement of the right petrous part and mastoid process. The aim of our study was to identify the underlying condition using high-resolution micro–computed tomography imaging. Scanning with a Nanotom 180 N device (30-μm-slice thickness) revealed substantial structural destruction of the otic capsule, consistent with a diagnosis of otosclerosis. The mastoid process was notably widened, with a clearly visible Koerner's septum. Comparative analysis with a nonpathological reference bone and the absence of systemic skeletal changes helped to rule out differential diagnoses such as osteogenesis imperfecta, otosyphilis, and Paget's disease. Micro–computed tomography provided exceptional insight into the internal architecture of the temporal bone, revealing detailed features associated with otosclerosis, including a hypodense focus in the region of the fissula ante fenestram and the “double ring sign” of the cochlea. These findings underscore the diagnostic power of micro–computed tomography in paleopathology and its potential to uncover subtle yet significant ancient diseases.
