INTRODUCTION Azygos system of veins taken out for study because its nearness to viscera-like intrathoracic course of esophagus, aorta, heart, lungs and its intimate relationship with contents of posterior mediastinum. Azygos system includes Azygos vein and accessory Azygos vein and Hemiazygos vein. The present study carried out on hundred cadavers, out of which foetus 10, children 8, adults 82, in three years span in RIMS Medical College, Kadapa. Their formation, course, relations, termination, their tributaries and communications are explored. Different variations are observed. Knowledge of such variations and drainage pattern is significant in abdominal surgeries also plays an important role in CT and MRI studies on posterior mediastinum. Variations in Azygos system also useful for thoracic surgeon because its vulnerability to damage during the surgical procedures, injuries, firearm wounds.

Pure uterine lipoma is an uncommon benign mesenchymal neoplasm. It is generally seen in postmenopausal women presenting with abdominal pain. We describe a case of 70 year old woman who presented with abdominal pain and was diagnosed as uterine lipoma.

INTRODUCTION Spleen is organ of lymphatic system located on left side of abdominal cavity under diaphragm. It is a secondary lymphatic organ that plays an important role in cell mediated immunity. Foetal spleen is erythropoietic in nature. MATERIAL & METHODS Present study was done in 50 adult spleens and 50 foetal spleens. RESULTS Morphometric features like length, breadth, thickness & weight are measured. Length varied from 6.3 to 12.5 cm, breadth varied from 2.6 to 8.6 cm, thickness ranged from 2 cm to 4.6 cm, weight ranged from 65 g to 225 g. Average total length of spleen is 2.52 cm x 1.76 x 2 cm, weight 6.5 g. Shapes of spleens observed wedge shape spleen-48%, tetrahedral spleen-24%, triangular spleen-28%. Splenic notches on superior border & inferior border are observed. Incident of accessory spleen in 1% of cases.