ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 4

Craniofacial Dysmorphism in Mozart's Skull
Puech, B
Researcher, Service d'Ophtalmologie du Pr. François, Hôpital Régional de Lille,

Cianfarani, F
Forensic scientist and lecturer, Institut de Médecine Légale de Marseille,

Tichy, G
Professor, Institut für Geowissenschaften,

Puech, P-F
Forensic scientist and lecturer, Institut de Médecine Légale de Marseille,

Dhellemmes, P
Professor, Neurochirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Régional de Lille,

(Received 5 November 1987; accepted 20 May 1988)

Abstract

Mozart's craniofacial dysmorphism shown in his portraits and in the skull held by the Mozarteum in Salzburg (Austria) helps to document the role of pathology in human identification. The specific syndrome is formed by a premature synostosis of the metopic suture (PSMS) in association with an abnormally shaped skull.

Keywords:
physical anthropology, craniofacial dysmorphism, Mozart, musculoskeletal system

Paper ID: JFS12663J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12663J
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