ReviewForensic sciences research2024
Potential role of the sella turcica X-ray imaging aspects for sex estimation in the field of forensic anthropology: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Computed tomography assessment of neurocranial structures for sexual dimorphism identification: a meta-analysis.International journal of legal medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Sexual Dimorphism and Inter-Century Variability in Sella Turcica and Sphenoid Sinus Pneumatization: A Computed Tomography Study of the Romanian Population.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- 3D Geometric Morphometric Analysis on Sexual Dimorphism in the Sella Turcica in Romanov Sheep Using CT Scan.Veterinary medicine and science · 2026Article
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Sternum Measurements for Sex Estimation: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Sex estimation through the lens of cross-sectional geometric properties of the ulna.Forensic sciences research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Several studies have evaluated the parameters of normality of the sella turcica (ST), which is important to face different craniofacial syndromes that may affect this structure. Therefore, this research summarized the scientific evidence on the role of ST in the sex estimation of non-syndromic individuals. The research protocol was registered (Prospective International Registry of Systematic Reviews # CRD42021256469), followed by an electronic search in six databases (PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, and LIVIVO) and gray literature (Google Scholar and OpenGrey). Meta-analysis of linear (width, length, height, and diameter) and volumetric measurements, in addition to an assessment of risk of bias (RoB) and certainty of evidence, were performed. After the screening of 986 articles, 13 were evaluated by meta-analysis (1 307 males and 1 231 females). In subgroup analysis, females had lower values for width (lateral radiograph; -0.67 mm; Key points: Studies from different geographic regions evaluated the morphology of ST according to sex and showed this anatomical structure as an important indicator of dimorphism.Meta-analysis showed shorter ST length and diameter in women.Subgroup analysis found lower ST width in women based on lateral skull radiographs.Subgroup analysis found smaller lengths and diameters in women based on CT scans.
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