Cutaneous Findings in Mummies from the British Museum

Cutaneous Findings in Mummies from the British Museum

This paper describes pathological abnormalities visible on the skin of mummies in the British Museum, London, and the photographic methods used to record their appearances. Although the mummification process limits the clinical information available, features compatible with eczema were identified f...

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Published in:Journal of visual communication in medicine Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 156 - 162
Main Authors: Leslie, K S, Levell, N J, Dove, S L B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Informa UK Ltd 01-01-2005
Taylor & Francis
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Ancient period
Child
Computer applications
Eczema
Egypt
Female
Health care
Humans
London
Male
Medicine
Mummies
Mummies - pathology
Museums
Photography - methods
Skin - pathology
Skin Diseases - pathology
London
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Summary:This paper describes pathological abnormalities visible on the skin of mummies in the British Museum, London, and the photographic methods used to record their appearances. Although the mummification process limits the clinical information available, features compatible with eczema were identified for only the second time in mummified remains.
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ISSN:1745-3054
1745-3062
DOI:10.1080/01405110500527631