A cadaveric study of human spleen and its clinical significance

Gujar, Subhash M; Oza, Sunil G; Shekhawat, Jaidevsingh

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“…5 The average length of spleen in present study was 10.29 cm, which is similar to the studies done by Rao et al 10 (10.5 cm) and Michels et al 11 (11 cm). The average breadth of spleen in present study was 6.37cm, which is similar to the studies done by Sangeethe et al 6 (6.84 cm) and Subhash et al 7 (6.4 cm).…”

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“…The average thickness of spleen in present study was 3.4 cm, which is similar to the studies done by Sangeetha et al 6 (3.61 cm), Subhash et al 7 (3.3 cm) and Sudharani et al 8 (3.7 cm).…”

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“…The most common shape was the wedge shaped, followed by triangular, tetrahedral, oval and irregular. Among the 5 different shapes noted, more commonly were wedge shaped (38%) similar to the studies of Sangeetha et al 6 and Subhash et al, 7 followed by triangular shaped spleens (12%) similar to the study done by R Siva Chidambaram. 5 The average length of spleen in present study was 10.29 cm, which is similar to the studies done by Rao et al 10 (10.5 cm) and Michels et al 11 (11 cm).…”

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Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

Shivanal¹,

Parashuram²,

Dakshayani³

et al. 2021

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Spleen is the largest haemo-lymphoid organ located in the left hypochondrium and partly in the epigastrium between the fundus of the stomach and the diaphragm. The size and weight of the spleen varies with age and gender. In adults it is usually 12 cms in length, 7 cms broad and 3-4 cms in thickness. It weighs around 150gms. On the superior border, near the anterior end, there may be one or two notches, persisting from the lobulated form of the spleen in early foetal life. Spleen acts as a filter for blood, storage of lymphocytes and platelets. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen. It metabolizes the haemoglobin removed from old senescent RBCs. The knowledge of morphometric variations of spleen helps clinicians, radiologist and surgeons to differentiate it from the various splenic injuries and pathologies. Aims: The aim of the study is to find the morphometric variations of spleen. Materials and Methods: The present study was done on 50 adult human spleens of unknown sex. The morphometric features like shape, presence of notches, length, breadth and thickness were noted. Results: Out of 50 spleens studied, five different shapes of the spleen were observed. 19 spleens were wedge shaped (38%), 12 spleens were triangular shaped (24%), 9 spleens were tetrahedral (18%), 5 spleens were oval shaped (10%), 5 spleens were irregular shaped (10%). 31 spleens (62%) had notches on its superior border, 2 spleens (4%) had notches on its inferior border, 12 spleens (24%) had notches both in their superior and inferior borders, 5 spleens (10%) were found with absence of notch on either of its borders. The presences of splenic fissure on diaphragmatic surface were noted in 2 spleens. The length of the spleen varied between 7cms to 15cms, the breadth of the spleens varied between 4cms to 12cms and the thickness of the spleens varied between 2cms to 6cms. Conclusion:The knowledge of morphometric features of the spleen is of great importance to the clinicians, radiologists and surgeons for their surgical procedure.

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“…The average thickness of spleen in present study was 3.4 cm, which is similar to the studies done by Sangeetha et al 6 (3.61 cm), Subhash et al 7 (3.3 cm) and Sudharani et al 8 (3.7 cm).…”

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confidence: 91%

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Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

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Dakshayani³

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“…The value related to dimensions were in corelation with previous studies. The splenic notches were observed in most of the cases on superior border and near the anterior end [7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14]. Splenomegaly is defined as enlargement of the spleen measured by weight or size.…”

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A Cadaveric Study on Morphometric Features of Spleen and Splenomegaly with Accessory Spleen in Hilum

Khaleel¹,

GM²,

Angadi³

et al. 2021

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Background: Anatomical knowledge regarding the external morphology of the spleen is essential for surgical intervention and radiological diagnosis. Splenomegaly is defined as pathologic enlargement of the spleen measured by size or weight. A normal spleen has a craniocaudal length of no more than 12 cm and weighs less than 200 g. It is surrounded by a thin capsule. The spleen is usually not palpable unless it is enlarged; therefore, a palpable spleen is almost always abnormal. At times the spleen may be difficult to palpate, but dullness to percussion during inspiration in the area of the lower left intercostal space in the left anterior axillary line suggests splenic enlargement. Massive splenomegaly, weight >1000 g usually occurs in lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, visceral leishmaniasis, and malaria. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in different medical institutions, to find morphometric features, spenomegaly in cadaver during routine anatomy dissection as part of curriculum, 100 cadavers were observed to find out splenomegaly. Results: Out of 100 spleens studied, 81 cases wedge shaped spleen was the most common, followed by 12 tetrahedral shaped spleens and 7 oval shaped spleens. Average weight of the spleen was 175g. Average length of the spleen was 11.64cm, Average breadth of the spleen was 7.3cm and average thickness of spleen was 3.6cm. Out of 100 cadavers observed only one cadaver observed with massive splenomegaly with one accessory spleen in hilum. The spleen weight was 875gm, length was 18.15 cm, width was 8.65cm, thickness was 5.75cm and extended upto 7 rib and it is easily palpable below the rib cage from lumbar aspect. The cadaver was male and age around 55 years. Conclusion: The morphometric knowledge of spleen will helpful for surgeons and for understanding deceases related spleen. The knowledge of splenomegaly is important in finding splenic disorders and accessory spleen information helpful in understanding embryonic development of spleen. KEY WORDS: Splenomegaly, Spleen, Hilum of Spleen, Accessory spleen.

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Morphometric Study of Spleen in Cadavers of South Coastal Region

Rao

Hema

Latha

2022

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Introduction: The spleen has always been a mysterious organ of seemingly occult function as well as a forbidding organ of extreme vulnerability for the surgeon. But on both fronts, it has yielded considerable ground. The spleen is the largest soft, highly vascularised, lymphatic organ located partially in the epigastrium and mainly in the left hypochondrium. Spleen acts as a lter for blood, storage of lymphocytes and platelets. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen. It metabolizes the haemoglobin removed from old senescent RBCs. The knowledge of morphometric variations of spleen helps clinicians, radiologist and surgeons to differentiate it from the various splenic injuries and pathologies The aim of Aims: the study is to nd the morphometric variations of spleen. The present study was done on 68 adult hum Materials and Methods: an spleens of unknown sex. The morphometric features like shape, presence of notches, length, breadth and thickness were noted. Out of 68 spleens Results: studied, ve different shapes of the spleen were observed. 32 spleens were wedge shaped (41%), 20 spleens were triangular shaped (20%), 10 spleens were tetrahedral (12.8%), 16 spleens were oval shaped (20.5%), 0 spleens were irregular shaped (0%). 26 spleens (33.33%) had notches on its superior border, 4 spleens (5.12%) had notches on its inferior border, 32 spleens (41%) had notches both in their superior and inferior borders, 16 spleens (20.51%) were found with absence of notch on either of its borders.The presence of splenic ssure on diaphragmatic surface were noted in 9 (11.53) spleens. The length of the spleen varied between 7cms to 19cms, the breadth of the spleens varied between 4cms to 12cms and the thickness of the spleens varied between 2cms to 8cms The knowledge of morphometric features Conclusion: of the spleen is of great importance to the clinicians, radiologists and surgeons for their surgical procedure

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A cadaveric study of human spleen and its clinical significance

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Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

A Cadaveric Study on Morphometric Features of Spleen and Splenomegaly with Accessory Spleen in Hilum

Morphometric Study of Spleen in Cadavers of South Coastal Region

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