Forensic science international · 2025
The value of micro-CT imaging in the forensic evaluation of neck trauma.
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Timmerman G M Melanie, Van Goethem Alexia, Docter Daniel, Hagoort Jaco, Dawood Yousif, Lobe Nick H J, Gunst Quinn D, Van Den Hoff Maurice J B, De Bakker Henri M, Gorter Ramon R, Jacobs Werner, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe Vidija, De Bakker Bernadette S
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AIM: Forensic examination of the hyoid-larynx complex (HLC) is crucial in diagnosing (inflicted) neck trauma. Clinical Total-Body CT (TBCT) scans of the (non-)calcified HLC lack sensitivity for fracture detection. Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an upcoming imaging modality capable of scanning samples at microscale resolution up to 1 µm. Soft-tissue contrast can be established with iodine staining, known as diffusible iodine-based contrast-enhanced CT (diceCT). We study the additional value of micro- and diceCT in detecting HLC fractures and hemorrhages in forensic cases, compared to standard forensic imaging techniques and findings at autopsy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen, during forensic autopsy excised, adult HLCs were scanned with micro-CT. Subsequently, the samples were stained with buffered Lugol's solution (B-Lugol) and scanned with contrast-enhanced micro-CT. The scans were examined on fractures and hemorrhages. Total body CT, optimized clinical CT of the explant and autopsy reports were compared with the micro- and diceCT scans and the results were confirmed using histological examinations.
RESULTS: Sixteen potential fractures were identified in the micro-CT scans and with diceCT, nine hyperdensities were detected around potential fractures. Two previously undiscovered vital fractures were found, which were verified by histological examination.
CONCLUSIONS: This research demonstrated that micro-CT can be a valuable tool to detect fractures of the HLC in forensic neck trauma cases and diceCT enables us to image the injured HLC in detail and indicate possible hemorrhages. With increasingly better stain and scan protocols and more experience gained by forensic radiologists, micro-CT could become invaluable for the examination of HLC trauma.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen, during forensic autopsy excised, adult HLCs were scanned with micro-CT. Subsequently, the samples were stained with buffered Lugol's solution (B-Lugol) and scanned with contrast-enhanced micro-CT. The scans were examined on fractures and hemorrhages. Total body CT, optimized clinical CT of the explant and autopsy reports were compared with the micro- and diceCT scans and the results were confirmed using histological examinations.
RESULTS: Sixteen potential fractures were identified in the micro-CT scans and with diceCT, nine hyperdensities were detected around potential fractures. Two previously undiscovered vital fractures were found, which were verified by histological examination.
CONCLUSIONS: This research demonstrated that micro-CT can be a valuable tool to detect fractures of the HLC in forensic neck trauma cases and diceCT enables us to image the injured HLC in detail and indicate possible hemorrhages. With increasingly better stain and scan protocols and more experience gained by forensic radiologists, micro-CT could become invaluable for the examination of HLC trauma.