Ontogenesis of the Sella Turcica among Egyptians: Forensic and Radiological Study

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Wafaa Mohamed El-Sehly, Alexandria University, EgyptFollow
Fatma Mohamed Magdy Badr El Dine, Alexandria University, EgyptFollow
Mohamed Samir Shaban, Alexandria University, EgyptFollow

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Abstract

The sella turcica has gained importance as a stable bony landmark in cephalometric studies. This study explored the changes that accompany postnatal ontogeny of the sella turcica until full development and verified its contribution in age estimation and sexual assignment among Egyptians. Six selected measurements of the sella turcica of 215 Egyptian patients were assessed using multidetector computed tomography. The patients represented different ages and were referred to the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiological Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. The gathered data were then subjected to statistical analysis, including correlation and regression analysis. The measurements of the sella showed a strong correlation with age. Three selected measurements demonstrated significant sexual dimorphism: sella width and anterior and median height in subjects 20–25 years old. Six regression equations were derived. The accuracy achieved by the combined parameters in the younger group (<25 years old) was higher than that in the older individuals. This study provides useful tools in the determination of age and sex in both forensic and bioarcheological disciplines. However, further studies concerning the shape are strongly suggested.

Recommended Citation

El-Sehly, Wafaa Mohamed; Badr El Dine, Fatma Mohamed Magdy; and Shaban, Mohamed Samir (2018) "Ontogenesis of the Sella Turcica among Egyptians: Forensic and Radiological Study," Human Biology: Vol. 90: Iss. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol90/iss4/5