Radiologic Evaluation of the Llullaillaco Mummies

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Carlos Previgliano · National University of Tres de Febrero

Constanza Ceruti · National University of Salta

Johan Reinhard · Universidad Católica de Salta

Facundo Arias Aráoz · Universidad Católica de Salta

Josefina González Diez · Universidad Católica de Salta

Abstract

Radiology helped us determine the state of the internal organs, the nutritional conditions, and the physical abnormalities of the naturally mummified children. These mummies can be considered among the best preserved mummies currently known.

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Paleopathology and ancient diseases Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies

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Published in: American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume 181, Issue 6, pp. 1473-1479

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.181.6.1811473

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Radiologic Evaluation of the Llullaillaco Mummies

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