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

Cisneros-Gimeno, AI. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; García-Barrios, A. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Baena-Pinilla, S. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Obón-Nogués, J. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Gómez-Miranda, R. ; Whyte-Orozco, J. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Botella-López, M.

Resumen: 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.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1007/s00405-025-09445-2

Año: 2025

Publicado en: EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (2025), [4 p.]
ISSN: 0937-4477

Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/B51-23D

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Area Anatom.Embriol.Humana (Dpto. Anatom.Histolog.Humanas)