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Accuracy of methods for age estimation in the forensic field
No full textSeveral disciplines need accurate information regarding the biological age of both adult and non-adult subjects. To this end, scientists have over time, developed several techniques to estimate biological age. This book is to help in the awareness and understanding of Camiere’s method, with an easy to understand, graphical explanation of the key points
Statistical methods to assess the reliability of measurements in the procedures for forensic age estimation
No full textIn forensic science, anthropology, and archaeology, several techniques have been developed to estimate chronological age in both children and adults, using the relationship between age and morphological changes in the structure of teeth. Before implementing a statistical model to describe age as a function of the measured morphological variables, the reliability of the measurements of these variables must be evaluated using suitable statistical methods. This paper introduces some commonly used statistical methods for assessing the reliability of procedures for age estimation in the forensic field. The use of the concordance correlation coefficient and the intraclass correlation coefficient are explained. Finally, some pitfalls in the choice of the statistical methods to assess reliability of the measurements in age estimation are discussed
Commentary on: Tardivo D, Sastre J, Ruquet M, Thollon L, Adalian P, Leonetti G, et al. Three-dimensional modeling of the various volumes of canines to determine age and sex: a preliminary study.J Forensic Sci 2011;56(3):766-70.
No full textAge estimation in children by measurement of carpals and epiphyses of radius and ulna and open apices in teeth: A pilot study
No full textCanine pulp ratios in estimating pensionable age in subjects with questionable documents of identification.
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Tumor-like multiple sclerosis: report of four cases and literature review.
No full textAIMS AND BACKGROUND:
Classical multiple sclerosis plaques usually have typical features on gadolinium-enhanced MRI scan. This non-neoplastic demyelinating process of the central nervous system generally does not produce focal space-occupying lesions associated with ring enhancement. However, atypical appearance of demyelinating lesions simulating a brain tumor is a possible well-known phenomenon.
METHODS:
We present our experience with 4 cases of multiple sclerosis indistinguishable clinically and neuroradiologically from a cerebral tumor. All patients underwent surgery.
RESULTS:
Histological examinations of all cases were positive for multiple sclerosis plaques.
CONCLUSIONS:
The presented cases demonstrate the importance of considering a demyelinating disease in the differential diagnosis of a tumor-like brain lesion
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