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A probable case of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis from an early modern crypt in Eastern Germany

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ID12371001
AuthorsLara Indra (0000-0001-6644-2133, Cranfield University), Lara I Indra (Forensic Programme Cranfield University at Shrivenham Shrivenham UK), Amelie Alterauge (0000-0001-6838-271X, Department of Physical Anthropology, Institute of Forensic Medicine University of Bern Bern Switzerland), Sandra Lösch (0000-0003-3442-9764, Department of Physical Anthropology, Institute of Forensic Medicine University of Bern Bern Switzerland, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume30
Issue6
Pages903-908
Publication date2020-07-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/oa.2913
OpenAlexW3044688244
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited32

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a non‐inflammatory joint disease mainly characterised by the ossification of the right anterior longitudinal ligament and the presence of enthesopathies. Studies have shown that the disease typically affects males of advanced age. This is a case report of a female individual, aged between 40 and 60 years, dating to 1,472–1,635 AD and found in Eastern Germany. A differential diagnosis was completed following macroscopic examination and radiographic imaging of the affected bones. The results show several pathological features that resemble skeletal characteristics of DISH, besides other diseases. Therefore, we discuss DISH and provide a differential diagnosis of additional pathologies. Our case is particularly important because ancient female DISH cases are underrepresented and the burial location indicates a possible noble or monastic context, both linked with a lifestyle known to be related to DISH

Anterior longitudinal ligament · Biology · Context (archaeology · Differential diagnosis · Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis · Hyperostosis · Ossification · Pathological · Pathology · Medicine · Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation · Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research · Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments · Anatomy

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Unique citing works2
Citations per year0,4
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 2
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