Purpose <p>Although the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome was described at the end of the 20th century, we want to check if it is a pathology that has existed since ancient times, through the anthropological study of bone remains.</p> Methods <p>We have carried out an anthropological and radiological study (CT scan) of 8 skulls found in caves, as secondary burials of the Arbolí type epicampaniform culture (1800 − 1700 BC) on the Iberian Peninsula.</p> Results <p>The 8 skulls (16 temporal bones) show a grade 4 degree of pneumatisation or hyperpneumatization. One of these skulls, belonging to a male subject of around 25–30 years of age, shows a double dehiscence (superior semicircular canal and tegmen tympani) on the right side, and a possible congenital muscular torticollis on the same side.</p> Conclusion <p>Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome already existed in an inhabitant from 1800 − 1700 BC (Iberian Peninsula). This is the first case in which the association of both dehiscences (superior semicircular canal and tegmen tympani) has been demonstrated.</p>

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Double dehiscence (Superior semicircular canal and tegmen tympani) in the epicampaniform period (Arboli type)

  • AI. Cisneros-Gimeno,
  • A. García-Barrios,
  • S. Baena-Pinilla,
  • J. Obón-Nogués,
  • R. Gómez-Miranda,
  • J. Whyte-Orozco,
  • M. Botella-López

摘要

Purpose

Although the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome was described at the end of the 20th century, we want to check if it is a pathology that has existed since ancient times, through the anthropological study of bone remains.

Methods

We have carried out an anthropological and radiological study (CT scan) of 8 skulls found in caves, as secondary burials of the Arbolí type epicampaniform culture (1800 − 1700 BC) on the Iberian Peninsula.

Results

The 8 skulls (16 temporal bones) show a grade 4 degree of pneumatisation or hyperpneumatization. One of these skulls, belonging to a male subject of around 25–30 years of age, shows a double dehiscence (superior semicircular canal and tegmen tympani) on the right side, and a possible congenital muscular torticollis on the same side.

Conclusion

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome already existed in an inhabitant from 1800 − 1700 BC (Iberian Peninsula). This is the first case in which the association of both dehiscences (superior semicircular canal and tegmen tympani) has been demonstrated.