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Tareeva T.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Akulkina L.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Dolganov D.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Merkulova M.M.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Zolotenkova G.V.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia;
Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russia

Forensic age estimation based on three-dimensional computed tomography of the chest

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Tareeva T.A., Akulkina L.A., Dolganov D.A., Merkulova M.M., Zolotenkova G.V.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(2): 10‑16

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To cite this article:

Tareeva TA, Akulkina LA, Dolganov DA, Merkulova MM, Zolotenkova GV. Forensic age estimation based on three-dimensional computed tomography of the chest. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(2):10‑16. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20266902110

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