Mongolian Journal of Anthropology, Archaeology and Ethnology, Vol. 11, № 1 (584): 41-53 (2022), 2022
The epidemiology of cancer in ancient populations is one of the interesting, but less known topic... more The epidemiology of cancer in ancient populations is one of the interesting, but less known topics in bioarchaeology of Mongolia. The present work focused on the identification of a possible cancer case in the ancient Mongolian population. The specimen reported in this paper was found from the Tamir Ulaan Khoshuu, one of the biggest Xiongnu (3rd BC-2nd AD) cemetery site, in Arkhangai province, central Mongolia. The individual is a male aged 29-34 years, 159.88 cm tall. The macroscopic observation of the skeletal remains revealed serious pathological changes on the scapula, vertebras, ribs, sacrum, and coxae.
Comparative studies of different bone-altering cases and chronic diseases suggest that the pathological changes observed in this individual is likely secondary bone cancer. This is the first report of the archaeological case in Mongolia identified with possible malignant neoplasm. This case evidences the presence of metastatic carcinoma in the territory of present-day Mongolia almost two millennia ago. This research could be an important indicator to extend our understanding of the health and environmental conditions of Mongolia's ancient populations. We propose further in-depth study to define the primary site of the tumor in the body of this individuum by identifying tumor biomarkers in the next stage of the study.
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Comparative studies of different bone-altering cases and chronic diseases suggest that the pathological changes observed in this individual is likely secondary bone cancer. This is the first report of the archaeological case in Mongolia identified with possible malignant neoplasm. This case evidences the presence of metastatic carcinoma in the territory of present-day Mongolia almost two millennia ago. This research could be an important indicator to extend our understanding of the health and environmental conditions of Mongolia's ancient populations. We propose further in-depth study to define the primary site of the tumor in the body of this individuum by identifying tumor biomarkers in the next stage of the study.
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Comparative studies of different bone-altering cases and chronic diseases suggest that the pathological changes observed in this individual is likely secondary bone cancer. This is the first report of the archaeological case in Mongolia identified with possible malignant neoplasm. This case evidences the presence of metastatic carcinoma in the territory of present-day Mongolia almost two millennia ago. This research could be an important indicator to extend our understanding of the health and environmental conditions of Mongolia's ancient populations. We propose further in-depth study to define the primary site of the tumor in the body of this individuum by identifying tumor biomarkers in the next stage of the study.