The Frontal Sinus Cavity Exhibits Sexual Dimorphism in 3D Cone-beam CT Images and can be Used for Sex Determination.
J Forensic Sci
; 63(3): 692-698, 2018 May.
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| ID: mdl-28731499
Few studies have assessed the use of the frontal sinus cavities for sex differentiation. In this study, a new methodology was used to assess the reliability of CBCT images of the frontal sinus cavity for determining sex based on the sexual dimorphism found in this anatomical structure. The survey sample consisted of 130 scans that were reconstructed three-dimensionally. 3D images of the cavity volume in the frontal, lateral, and basal views were exported in TIFF. The following variables were measured in a second program: area, perimeter, bounding rectangle, ellipse fit, circularity, aspect ratio, roundness, solidity, and Feret's diameter. The methodology demonstrated the existence of sexual dimorphism with an accuracy of 80.0% in the logistic regression model. The basal view had the greatest explanatory power in the final model. This methodology may be used as an alternative way of determining a reliable biological profile during the analysis of skeletal remains.
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Assunto principal:
Imageamento Tridimensional
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Determinação do Sexo pelo Esqueleto
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Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico
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Seio Frontal
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Forensic Sci
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos