Morphological Variations of Spleen: A Cadaveric Study

R, Siva Chidambaram; Sridhar, Soorya

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“…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). 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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Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

Shivanal¹,

Parashuram²,

Dakshayani³

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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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“…9 In these conditions, the clinicians can palpate the splenic notches commonly present on their superior border and differentiate it from other organs. 5 The present study has observed the variations in the morphometry of spleen. The most common shape was the wedge shaped, followed by triangular, tetrahedral, oval and irregular.…”

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Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

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Parashuram²,

Dakshayani³

et al. 2021

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“…The superior border of spleen possess characterstic notch on its anterior part. 9 The knowledgeof anomalous size, shape, notches and other external features may are of importance for surgeons and radiologists.Splenic notches present on superior border are used as a clinical guide to palpate an enlarged spleen.Anomalous splenic notches and fissures can be misinterpreted as splenic injury 10 and splenic lobules are confused as mass originating from left kidney by radiologists. 11 The aim of the study was to find morphological variations of spleen with respect to its number of notches in borders and anomalous fissure on its surfaces.…”

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A study of splenic notches in human cadavers and its clinical implications

Shilpakala L B

2024

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: Spleen is the largest and secondary lymphoid organ with high vascularity which has important role in immunological and haematological functions of human body. Spleen developes from mesoderm and in the initial stages of development, different lobules are formed, which fuses later. The lobulated structure of spleen disappears, but is indicated by the presence of notches in superior border in adults. The aim of study was to find morphological variations of spleen with respect to its number of notches in borders and anomalous fissure on its surfaces.: The study was done on 40 formalin fixed cadaveric spleens from the department of Anatomy, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, and Karnataka. Out of 40 spleens studied, the various shapes such as wedge shaped, tetrahedral, oval and triangular were found. The number of spleen showing notches in superior border was 28(70%) and in the inferior border it was 3(7.5%). Absence of Splenic notches was observed in 5(12.5%) and 2(5%) spleens had notches in both borders. The anomalous fissure was found in 2(5%) spleen on its diaphragmatic surface.: The knowledge of variations in morphology of spleen are essential for physician, surgeon, radiologists and forensic surgeon to differentiate from the splenic pathology and splenic injury. Morphological variations of spleen and its clinical importance need to be discussed at dissection tables during routine anatomy dissection hours.

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A Cadaveric Study of Morphology of Human Spleen

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2017

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Morphological Variations of Spleen: A Cadaveric Study

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Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

Morphometric study of adult human spleen in a cadaver

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