Description of human skull with AATM and secondary comorbidities in university collection

Abstract

This article proposes a case study of analysis in forensic anthropology and bone pathology in a human skull deposited at the Dental Sculpture Laboratory, human anatomy sector of the Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, and possible interpretations for these alterations. In addition to diagnostic hypotheses, we intend to present possible comorbidities, as well as estimates of biological sex, approximation of age and other elements that can be determined through human identification criteria in forensic anthropology. The methodology used consisted of qualitative analysis of completely skeletonized bone material, in three criteria – sex, age and ancestral affinity – as well as a survey of the possible bone pathology, its etiology and consequences on the individual's health while still alive. The results point to the presence of a debilitating disease of inflammatory origin and several secondary problems resulting from this condition.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.016-017