锥形束计算机断层扫描发现的外声道钙化软骨样聚集物可提供法医应用：病例系列报告

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Journal of forensic and legal medicine Pub Date : 2025-08-05 DOI:10.1016/j.jflm.2025.102937

John K. Brooks , Christopher P. Toomey , Azin Parsa

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摘要

人们越来越认识到人耳的独特特征及其在涉及法医鉴定的不确定案件中具有次要证据价值的潜力，其中只有部分可恢复的遗骸。本报告描述了一个以前未报道的发现，在锥形束计算机断层扫描中，3名受影响的患者在外声道周围发现双侧小辐射密度。与相邻皮质骨的灰色值相比，这些新发现的结构被认为与软骨组织一致。有人提出，这些软骨样的聚集体可能提供独特的形态，表型显示，并有可能恢复DNA作为法医调查的补充标识符。

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Calcified cartilage-like aggregations of the external acoustic meatus found on cone beam computed tomography scans may offer forensic application: Report of case series

There is increased recognition regarding the unique characteristics of the human ear and its potential for secondary evidentiary value with inconclusive cases involving forensic identification where only partial recoverable remains have been available. This report describes a previously unreported finding of bilateral small radiodensities surrounding the external acoustic meatus on cone beam computed tomography scans on 3 affected patients. These newly discovered structures were deemed consistent with cartilaginous tissue in comparison to the gray values of adjacent cortical bone. It is proposed that these cartilage-like aggregations may offer distinctive morphology, phenotypic display, and potential for recoverable DNA to be used as supplemental identifiers in forensic investigations.

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Journal of forensic and legal medicine MEDICINE, LEGAL-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

6.70%

发文量

106

审稿时长

57 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective. The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training. The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.