Baruch Arensburg1, Victor Belkin, Michael Wolf. 1. Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Abstract
CONCLUSIONS: Osteomas of the incus were found in surprisingly high numbers in ancient and modern populations. The coexistence of osteoma formation and unique vascularization on the medial surface of the incus alludes to a relationship between the two findings. OBJECTIVE: Osteomas involving the middle ear ossicles are rare. The aim of this study was to compare the incudal pathology of ancient and recent periods using the recent literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Pathologies encountered in 1170 human incudes belonging to different populations from ancient and recent periods were studied. Most of the ossicles were found in the middle ear of dry skulls or during dissection. The observations were done with a binocular microscope and a Nikon Profile Projector. RESULTS: A total of 47 incudes (4.01%) presented with a variety of pathologies, osteomas being found in 19 cases (1.62%). The osteomas were noted only on the medial surface of the incus. Other findings, including prominent erosions, multiple nutrient foramina and pitting, were also found on the medial side of the incus. The incidence of osteoma was found to be more common in ancient populations (1.88%) and most prevalent among Bedouins (4.55%).
CONCLUSIONS:Osteomas of the incus were found in surprisingly high numbers in ancient and modern populations. The coexistence of osteoma formation and unique vascularization on the medial surface of the incus alludes to a relationship between the two findings. OBJECTIVE:Osteomas involving the middle ear ossicles are rare. The aim of this study was to compare the incudal pathology of ancient and recent periods using the recent literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Pathologies encountered in 1170 human incudes belonging to different populations from ancient and recent periods were studied. Most of the ossicles were found in the middle ear of dry skulls or during dissection. The observations were done with a binocular microscope and a Nikon Profile Projector. RESULTS: A total of 47 incudes (4.01%) presented with a variety of pathologies, osteomas being found in 19 cases (1.62%). The osteomas were noted only on the medial surface of the incus. Other findings, including prominent erosions, multiple nutrient foramina and pitting, were also found on the medial side of the incus. The incidence of osteoma was found to be more common in ancient populations (1.88%) and most prevalent among Bedouins (4.55%).
Authors: Kendra Sirak; Daniel Fernandes; Olivia Cheronet; Eadaoin Harney; Matthew Mah; Swapan Mallick; Nadin Rohland; Nicole Adamski; Nasreen Broomandkhoshbacht; Kimberly Callan; Francesca Candilio; Ann Marie Lawson; Kirsten Mandl; Jonas Oppenheimer; Kristin Stewardson; Fatma Zalzala; Alexandra Anders; Juraj Bartík; Alfredo Coppa; Tumen Dashtseveg; Sándor Évinger; Zdeněk Farkaš; Tamás Hajdu; Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan; Lauren McIntyre; Vyacheslav Moiseyev; Mercedes Okumura; Ildikó Pap; Michael Pietrusewsky; Pál Raczky; Alena Šefčáková; Andrei Soficaru; Tamás Szeniczey; Béla Miklós Szőke; Dennis Van Gerven; Sergey Vasilyev; Lynne Bell; David Reich; Ron Pinhasi Journal: Genome Res Date: 2020-02-25 Impact factor: 9.043