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An unusual medieval mandibular pathology.

T Anderson1

  • 1Vichy House, 15 St. Mary's Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2QL, UK. anderson.trevor@tiscali.co.uk

Archives of Oral Biology
|March 9, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A medieval mandible shows an unusual bone reaction on both sides. This likely indicates a long-term inflammatory or infectious condition in the ancient individual.

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Area of Science:

  • Paleopathology
  • Bioarchaeology
  • Skeletal Biology

Background:

  • Mandibular pathology offers insights into ancient health and disease.
  • Periosteal reactions can indicate various systemic and localized conditions.

Observation:

  • A medieval human mandible exhibits a distinct bilateral periosteal reaction.
  • The reaction pattern is unusual and suggests a chronic underlying process.

Findings:

  • The observed periosteal reaction is likely attributed to chronic inflammation or infection.
  • Differential diagnoses for such reactions include infectious diseases and inflammatory conditions.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to understanding oral and skeletal health in medieval populations.
  • Further analysis could reveal specific etiological agents or disease patterns.

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