
doi: 10.1007/bf00367181
pmid: 3051415
We examined radiographs of 12 Egyptian royal mummies obtained by two of the authors (W.R. and J.E.H.) and never before published. These radiographs demonstrate findings not previously described in Egyptian mummies, including congenital lunate-triquetral fusion and destructive skeletal lesions not explainable on the basis of vandalism by tomb robbers. Antemortem fractures, degenerative joint disease, and arterial vascular calcification were also seen. In 11 of the 12 cases, there was chondrocalcinosis of intervertebral discs or menisci, probably an artifact of embalming. Visceral packing and skeletal deformity due to wrapping were observed, as well. Radiology provides important paleopathologic and archeologic information for the accurate, comprehensive study of Egyptian mummies.
Paleopathology, Egypt, Ancient, Humans, Mummies, Bone Diseases, Joint Diseases, History, Ancient
Paleopathology, Egypt, Ancient, Humans, Mummies, Bone Diseases, Joint Diseases, History, Ancient
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