First evidence of elongated styloid process in two female archaeological individuals from Córdoba hills, Argentina (late Holocene)

Salega, Soledad; Fabra, Mariana

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“…Eagle syndrome is significant clinical condition due to ESP. It is associated with several complications, such as, dysphagia, recurrent throat pain, foreign body sensation, otalgia, tinnitus, globus sensation, cervical pain, headache, pain on neck rotation, dizziness, and cerebral ischemia, and vertigo [7,11,20] . Clinicians are conscious about this medical disorder [1].…”

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Evaluating the relation between the elongated styloid process and the ponticulus posticus using cone-beam computed tomography

2022

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Background: Ponticlus posticus as a one of the cervical vertebra variations brings about symptoms similar to Eagle syndrome. This study aimed to determine the relationship between elongated styloid process (ESP) and ponticulus posticus (PP) in a group of Iranian patients using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Materials and methods: The CBCT images of 349 patients (118 males and 231 females; mean age: 32.53 ± 14.143) were involved in this study. The atlas vertebra was investigated for the presence and classification of PP (partial or complete) in sagittal views. Also, the styloid process was evaluated for the presence of ESP in reconstructed panoramic and 3D images. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test, Fisher's exact test, and Chi-square test to assess the relationship between the presence of PP and ESP with regard to age and gender. 2 Results: PP was observed in 24.5% of patients with ESP and 31.98% of patients without ESP. There was no significant relationship between the presence of PP and ESP (p = 0.198). 25 patients with ESP showed PP, cases of ESP with either side and opposite side PP were 7.84% and 1.96%, respectively. Cases of bilateral ESP and PP were predominant (14.70%). The mean age of patients with bilateral ESP and PP was higher than others. There was no significant difference between males and females (p = 0.456). Conclusions: Considering the prevalence and characteristics of PP in the case and control groups, there was no significant relationship between PP and ESP.

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Evaluating the relation between the elongated styloid process and the ponticulus posticus using cone-beam computed tomography

2022

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Hidden dangers? Investigating the impact of volcanic eruptions and skeletal fluorosis in medieval Iceland

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Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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Volcanic emissions are known to be a serious source of pollution to humans and animals. This study aimed to examine the possible health burden of fluoride (F) exposure from volcanic eruptions in the past. Osteological analyses were performed on 186 skeletons from seven sites across Iceland with the aim of identifying skeletal changes potentially associated with osteofluorosis. Additionally, ion selective electrode (ISE) was used to investigate possible correlations between skeletal lesions and bone fluoride concentrations in a subset of skeletons (n=50) from two of these sites, Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur and Skeljastaðir in Þjórsárdalur. The results showed that pathological markers or skeletal changes increased according to age across all investigated time periods and geographical regions but likely not due to significant fluoride exposure. The fluoride concentration range was 223-4370 ppm (mean= 2324±1067 ppm) at Skriðuklaustur (n=36) while at Skeljastaðir (n=14) the range was 223-3030 ppm (mean= 1366±937 ppm). The pathological changes noted in this study are thus more likely to relate to the environment, population dynamics, culturally mediated behaviours and increasing urbanisation than serious fluoride contamination. Therefore, volcanic emissions appear to have only substantially affected those living within the closest vicinity of actual eruption events. It may be vital to not only consider the severity of the immediate effects of volcanic pollution but also to reinforce socioeconomic circumstances and disaster preparation in regions with environmental hazards.

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First evidence of elongated styloid process in two female archaeological individuals from Córdoba hills, Argentina (late Holocene)

Cited by 2 publications

References 27 publications

Evaluating the relation between the elongated styloid process and the ponticulus posticus using cone-beam computed tomography

Evaluating the relation between the elongated styloid process and the ponticulus posticus using cone-beam computed tomography

Hidden dangers? Investigating the impact of volcanic eruptions and skeletal fluorosis in medieval Iceland

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