ReviewInternational journal of paleopathology2026
Beyond the surface: A review of current and potential micro-CT applications in paleopathology.
Review in International journal of paleopathology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
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Abstract
objectiveWe assess the current use and future potential of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) in bioarchaeology and paleopathology, identifying areas of underuse and offering recommendations for effective, standardized application. MATERIALS: We reviewed articles published 2015-2025 in the International Journal of Paleopathology and International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, supplemented by the Journal of Archaeological Science and Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports (2015-2025) and five frequently cited mummy studies (2010-2025).
methodsArticles were categorized by how micro-CT was used (active use versus referencing or recommending it) and by anatomical and pathological focus; reporting of acquisition and reconstruction parameters was also evaluated.
resultsAcross all journals, micro-CT was used predominantly to image bone, with little application to soft tissue, infectious disease, or malignancy, and parameter reporting was inconsistent across studies.
conclusionsMicro-CT is underused for soft-tissue, infectious, and neoplastic pathologies; its diagnostic value would expand with standardized parameter reporting and closer collaboration with radiologists. SIGNIFICANCE: This review maps current micro-CT use in paleopathology and offers practical guidance, a reporting checklist, and parameter recommendations to support broader, more reproducible adoption of this potentially diagnostic imaging modality. LIMITATIONS: The review focused on a defined set of journals and a non-exhaustive selection of mummy studies. SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH: Future work should develop consensus reporting protocols by tissue type and explore AI-assisted analysis of micro-CT data.
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