The Role of Imaging in Paleopathology

Chiara Villa; Bruno Frohlich; Niels Lynnerup

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The Role of Imaging in Paleopathology

Chiara Villa, Bruno Frohlich, Niels Lynnerup

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Abstract

Radiographic imaging has always been a cornerstone for paleopathologic diagnostics. We here provide a brief history of its use and we discuss the basic technical principles and terminology. Specifically, we illustrate how several diseases appear on X-rays and CT, including taphonomic alterations as distinguished from vital changes. We also address certain borderline pathologic conditions, which are often considered when compiling a general health profile from a skeleton and which rely on radiography. Finally, the chapter will also address the use of certain other imaging modalities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains
Editors	Jane Buikstra
Publisher	Academic Press
Publication date	1 Jan 2019
Edition	3
Pages	169-182
Chapter	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809738-0.00007-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2019

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