Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography01:27

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

879
DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...
879
Computed Tomography01:10

Computed Tomography

7.6K
Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
7.6K
Positron Emission Tomography01:29

Positron Emission Tomography

6.2K
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique involving radiopharmaceuticals — substances that emit short-lived radiation. Although the first PET scanner was introduced in 1961, it took 15 more years before radiopharmaceuticals were combined with the technique and revolutionized its potential.
One of the main requirements of a PET scan is a positron-emitting radioisotope, which is produced in a cyclotron and then attached to a substance used by the part of the body...
6.2K
Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy01:25

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

844
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique that provides crucial insights into the body's physiological functions at a molecular level. It is an indispensable resource for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring various illnesses, notably cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
Fundamental Principles of PET
844

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Sudden death from non-traumatic right atrial appendage rupture: an autopsy case.

Legal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)·2026
Same author

Intratarsal Keratinous Cyst Misdiagnosed as a Chalazion Complicated by an Intralesional Triamcinolone Injection: A Case Report.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Point light source generation for computer-generated holograms using WebGL: effects of camera alignment and depth extraction methods on the processing time.

Applied optics·2026
Same author

Fatal Injuries Caused by Falling Trees: Correlation Between Postmortem Computed Tomography and Forensic Autopsy Findings in Eight Cases.

International journal of legal medicine·2026
Same author

Adjunctive role of T-Spot.TB in evaluating active tuberculosis: a retrospective cohort study in a tertiary-care hospital in a low-burden country.

Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy·2026
Same author

Diagnostic utility of bony nasolacrimal duct area on computed tomography for differentiating malignant lacrimal tumors.

Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
08:18

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures

Published on: May 16, 2025

957

Four cases of orbital hyperdensity identified by postmortem computed tomography.

Toru Oshima1, Hiroshi Yoshikawa2, Koji Dewa3

  • 1Department of Forensic Sciences, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita 010-8543, Japan.

Legal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|September 7, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Postmortem CT scans of the eye reveal abnormal findings like calcified plaques or silicone oil. These intraocular details aid forensic pathologists in age estimation and personal identification of cadavers.

Keywords:
Forensic pathologyHyperdensityOphthalmologyOrbitPostmortem computed tomography

More Related Videos

Assessment of Global Ocular Structure Following Spaceflight Using a Micro-Computed Tomography Micro-CT Imaging Method
09:11

Assessment of Global Ocular Structure Following Spaceflight Using a Micro-Computed Tomography Micro-CT Imaging Method

Published on: October 27, 2020

5.3K
Application of Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Segmentation via Orbital Computed Tomography
04:48

Application of Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Segmentation via Orbital Computed Tomography

Published on: November 30, 2022

3.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
08:18

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures

Published on: May 16, 2025

957
Assessment of Global Ocular Structure Following Spaceflight Using a Micro-Computed Tomography Micro-CT Imaging Method
09:11

Assessment of Global Ocular Structure Following Spaceflight Using a Micro-Computed Tomography Micro-CT Imaging Method

Published on: October 27, 2020

5.3K
Application of Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Segmentation via Orbital Computed Tomography
04:48

Application of Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Segmentation via Orbital Computed Tomography

Published on: November 30, 2022

3.6K

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is increasingly utilized in forensic investigations.
  • Head CT scans offer detailed views of orbital and ocular structures.

Observation:

  • Four cases presented with orbital hyperdensity identified via PMCT.
  • Findings included calcified senile scleral plaques (CSSP), foreign bodies, silicone oil injection, and phthisis bulbi.

Findings:

  • CSSP provided valuable data for age estimation.
  • Silicone oil injection and phthisis bulbi aided in personal identification.
  • Distinguishing foreign bodies from CSSP required careful interpretation.

Implications:

  • Intraocular PMCT findings offer crucial information for forensic casework.
  • Accurate interpretation by forensic pathologists is essential for reliable conclusions.
  • PMCT enhances the scope of forensic examination in orbital and ocular pathology.