Kate Anne Harrington BMBCh, MRCPI, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Hong Kuan Kok MBBCh, MRCPI, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Emma Phelan, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Barry Callinan, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Fintan Regan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Orla Buckley MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To learn about the Irish Bog Body, naturally preserved human remains discovered in peat bogs, which date back to the Bronze and Iron Ages (3000-700 BC) and the use of MDCT at our institution to image, study and contribute to the archaeological work performed on 2 such remains. The acquisition of raw data sets using MDCT and dual energy CT. Imaging parameters used to obtain good xray interaction of demineralised specimen. Technical challenges of of image acquisition related to the shape of the specimen and risk of specimen desiccation. Image post-processing and analysis on a dedicated medical review workstation to produce axial, multiplanar and volumetric three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions. Key questions in evaluating the specimen by CT such as age, gender, signs of ante mortem or post mortem injury, body positioning at burial.

Introduction on Bog Bodies. Outline of the logistics and technical parameters used for successful CT imaging of the Bog Body. Discussion and presentation of the radiological findings of 2 Irish Bog Bodies including the unusual final postures, injuries and fractures inflicted upon them and as of yet unidentified mysterious internal spherical bodies discovered within one Bog Body. Findings provide valuable insight into anthropological, medical and forensic aspects of prehistoric human life.  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14014662/14014662_a8u2.pdf

Harrington, K, Kok, H, Phelan, E, Callinan, B, Regan, F, Buckley, O, Challenges of CT Imaging of Ancient Irish Bog Bodies and Diagnostic Questions to be Answered at CT.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14014662.html