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Item Accessory Hepatic Veins and Their Surgical Implication(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2018) Pires, L. A. S.; Chagas, C. A. A.; Leite, T. F. O.; Babinski, M. A.Vascular variations regarding the hepatic veins are well explored in the literature. Many of these variations possess clinical and surgical relevance due to the fact that liver transplants, hepatectomies, and tumors resection of the liver are still a challenge to medical professionals. Furthermore, a great number of diseases affect the vascular dynamic of such organ. During regular dissection of a male cadaver fixed with a 10% formalin solution, we found a rareanatomical variation wherethree veins emerged from the parenchyma of the visceral side of the fifth portal hepatic lobe and drained into the inferior vena cava above the renal vein confluence. We report this rare vascular anomaly and assess its clinical and surgical significanceItem Additional right renal veins: clinical implication.(2015-07) Agarwal, Jolly; Kumar, Virendra; Sharma, VandanaBackground: Each kidney is drained by single renal vein on each side. Right renal vein is shorter than left renal vein and both veins drain into inferior vena cava. The aim of our study is to find the variation in renal vasculature at the renal hilum. Methods: The present study was conducted on the 30 embalmed cadavers (20 males and 10 females) in the Department of Anatomy of SRMS IMS, Bareilly from 2006 to 2015. Results: The present study revealed the presence of two additional renal veins on the right side along with the normal right renal vein in one cadaver (3.33%). Conclusion: Therefore, it is crucial to understand the variation of renal vein as this is important for the designing of catheter, angiography, renovascular hypertension, treatment of renal trauma and renal artery embolization. Therefore, the variation of renal vein should be kept in mind during transplantation and to prevent bleeding by an accidental trauma when operating in the retroperitoneal region.Item The Adherence of Musculocutaneous Nerve to Median Nerve Without Piercing Coracobrachialis Muscle – A Case Report(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2018) Woldeyes, D. H; Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health sciences, Bahir Dar University, po.box 79The brachial plexus has been reported to show different variations with its formation, course, branches and distribution patterns. During routine dissection in the department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University. One such variation was observed, musculocutaneous nerve arises as usual from the lateral cord but unusually, it does not pierce the coracobrachialis muscle rather, the nerve unites with median nerve and forms common trunk and gives branches to the anterior compartment of the arm in the middle of the arm. Considering clinical importance, recognition and knowledge of such possible anatomical variation will be helpful in the field of neurology, anesthesia and surgery.Item Alizarin Red-S Protocol for Skeletal Staining during Fetal Period in Rabbit(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2018) Mohamed, RBackground: The main purpose of this study was to give detailed information on the staining protocol of Alizarin Red-S to detect the normal and abnormal skeleton of rabbit fetus. Methods: Eleven (9 females and 2 males) of adult rabbit weighing 3-3.5 kg were used. The female rabbits were left with buck to become pregnant then were classified into a treatment and a control group. The former group received oral doses of 400mg/kg of sodium valproate for 15 days starting from the 6th day after mating until 20th day of pregnancy, while the second received water in the same period. The pregnant rabbit was slaughtered at the 29th day of pregnancy. The live rabbit fetuses were collected. The staining protocol included fixation, dehydration, clearing, staining and preservation. The fetuses were examined under dissecting microscope and photos were taken for documentation. Results: The staining protocol made the rabbit fetuses to be clear enough to see their skeleton through the surrounding tissue. The axial skeleton including skull with mandible, vertebral column, ribs and sternum and the appendicular skeleton including the bones of the fore-and hindlimbs took the stain and became red in color. The macroscopic skeletal disorders of the fetuses of the treatment group were observed. The ossification centres were assessed. Conclusion: This protocol which depended on fixation by 95% ethanol, clearing by 1% potassium hydroxide and staining by 0.001 % Alizarin Red-S was effective in detecting normal and abnormal fetal skeletal morphologyItem Ameliorative effects of MgSO4 on Dexamethasone – induced Histo-chemical alterations in the testes of Albino Rats.(2016-07) Inayatullah; Khan, Mohammad; Hidayat, Mariya; Lutfur- RahmanBackground: In experimental animal, Dexamethasone-induced impaired spermatogenesis, causes distortion of the normal architecture of seminiferous tubules along with alteration in male sexual hormone, testosterone. Concomitant administration of MgSO4 preserved the cytoarchitecture of testes as well as hormonal regulation in albino rats. Objective: This study was performed to observe the ameliorative effects of MgSO4 on the histology of testes and correlation with serum testosterone level during dexamethasone administration. Duration of study: twenty days (April 2012).Study design: Prospective experimental study.Place of study: Anatomy department Basic Medical Sciences Institute (BMSI), Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi. Methods: thirty healthy adult albino rats were included in this study and divided equally into three groups. Group-A served as control. Group-B received Dexamethasone (intraperitoneally) at the dose of 4.0 mg/kg body weight/24 hours. Group-C received Dexamethasone in the same dose as given in group-B and additionally received MgSO4 (intramuscularly) at the dose of 20mg/kg/24hours. Results: MgSO4 significantly preserved cytoarchitecture of the testes as well as minimized alteration in serum Testosterone level in group-C. Conclusion: This study showed that administration of MgSO4 has ameliorated both the histological and biochemical damaging effects induced by dexamethasone in rats’ testes.Item Anatomical and Morphological Study of Nutrient Foramen in Leg Bones(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2019) Anusha, D; Madhavi, D; Kondepudi, SIntroduction: Knowledge of position of nutrient foramina of long bones can be useful in certain surgical procedures. Bone ossification, growth and healing depend on its vascularity. Nutrient artery is the main source of blood supply of bone along with periosteal arteries. The topographical knowledge of these foramina is useful in certain operative procedures, in orthopedics as well as in plastic and reconstructive surgeries.AIM: The present study aims to determine the number and position of nutrient foramen of tibia and fibula and to observe direction and obliquity of nutrient foramina. Subjects and Methods: 100 adult dry bones including 50 tibia and 50 fibula were studied. Nutrient foramina were identified with naked eyes. The obliquity was determined with hypodermic needle. The nutrient foramina location was determined by dividing total bone into segments, the locations were validated by calculating foraminal index. Results: It has been observed that 98% (49) tibia has single nutrient foramina, double nutrient foramiana present in 2%of tibia. Most of the nutrient foramina in tibia are present in upper third i.e 65%(33).Foramina index of tibia is 45.05 with standard deviation of 8.29.In fibula single foramen was observed in 46(92%) and double foramina 2(4) and there is no nutrient foramen in 2(4). In 2 fibulae having double nutrient foramen, proximal foramen was directed downward and distal foramen was directed upwards. In 50%(25) nutrient foramina is present in posterior surface,most of nutrient are in middle third 48(96%).mean foraminal index of fibula is 45.05 with standard deviation of 8.29. Conclusion: Our study has attempted to put together findings from different studies regarding the number and position and obliquity of nutrient foramina of leg bones .The present study will be useful for orthopedic surgeons during procedures like bone grafting and more recently microsurgical vascularised bone transplantation and new graduates to understand the importance of nutrient foramina of long bones.Item Anatomical parameters of Neck; Predictors for Laryngoscopy and Intubation.(2015-07) Kapoor, Kali; Varshney, Rohit KumarOne of the common problems encountered by anaesthetists is difficult airway. Proper laryngoscopy and intubation is required by the anaesthetists for securing the airway by endotracheal tube. Anatomic parameters of the neck may prove to be a better predictors of airway particularly in difficult airway scenarios.Item Anatomical spatial distribution of Influenza virus receptors in some poultry species raised in Egypt(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2018) Nomir, A. G.; Zidan, M. A.; Elgarhy, A. K.; Ibrahim, M. S.; Watanabe, Y.; Arai, Y.; Ikuta, K.; Sharaby, A. A. E.Background: Avian influenza H5N1 has been distressing not only the poultry industry but also humans causing fatal infections in Egypt. Understanding the initial steps in the viral infection was proposed by many to be a key for solving the entire problem. Domestic healthy chicken, Pekin duck, Egyptian goose, Japanese quail, pigeon and turkey were purchased; three adult birds per each species. Lectin histochemistry was performed using fluorescein isothiocyanate labelled Sambucusnigra agglutinin specific for SAα2,6-gal receptors, and FITC labelled Maackiaamurensis agglutinins specific for SAα2,3-gal receptors. Methods: From each bird, three specimens per each trachea, lung, duodenum, colon, liver and brain were used. In chicken, duck, goose, Japanese quail, domestic pigeon and turkey, both SAα2,3-gal and SAα2,6-gal receptors were expressed in at least one segment of respiratory and intestinal tracts except in pigeons where SAα2,3-gal receptors were not expressed in the respiratory tract while in ducks were not expressed in lower respiratory tract and in turkey not expressed in small intestine. The human type receptors were not expressed in the lower trachea of goose, large intestine of chicken and intestinal tract and liver of turkey and pigeons. Results: The widespread detection of both SAα2,6-gal and SAα2,3-gal receptors in different tissues from each species suggests that these birds’ organs may be potential targets for both avian and human influenza viruses, and can act as adaptive host for avian influenza viruses to change receptor specificity. This may indicate that different native bird species in Egypt could have participated equally or variably in the generation of H5N1 viruses that were able to extensively infect humans. All experimental procedures were approved by Damanhour university ethics committee. The widespread detection of both SAα2,6-gal and SAα2,3-gal receptors in different tissues from each species suggests that these birds’ organs may be potential targets for both avian and human influenza viruses, and can act as adaptive host for avian influenza viruses to change receptor specificity. Conclusion: This may indicate that different native bird species in Egypt could have participated equally or variably in the generation of H5N1 viruses that were able to extensively infect humans.Item An Anatomical study of Cleft hand in North – East population of Assam(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2019) Tatwade , B; Hiwarkar, MIntroduction: Cleft hand or Ectrodactyly or Split Hand is a rare form of congenital hand disorder in which there is deficiancy of one or more central rays of the hand. The hand presents with a V-shaped gap situated in the centre of the palm. The condition may occur alone or maybe associated with anomalies of foot, syndactly, polydactyly, triphalangeal thumb, transverse bones in the hand or maybe part of Ectrodactyly Ectodermal dysplasia Cleft (ECC) Syndrome. Aims and Objectives: To find out the sex ratio and incidence of laterality (unilateral or bilateral) of cleft hand in North East population of Assam. Subjects and Methods: This study included 31 children between age group of 3 years to 8 years with hand deformities who were brought to the Plastic Surgery Department, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati for aesthetic correction within a time span of 2 years. Only those cases who had central defects of hand were included & those with other syndromic anomalies were excluded. For this detailed clinical and radiological examination was done to evaluate the extent of bone or tissue involvement and to find out any syndromic association of the condition. Results: Out of 31 cases, 10 cases were had Unilateral and 21 cases had Bilateral Cleft Hands. It was seen that out of 31 cases, 22 were males and only 09 were females indicating that male to female ratio of the deformity is 2.44 .Thus, males were more affected than females. Conclusion: Most of the cases presented with absence of the middle finger and central tissue of the affected hand since birth. The embryological basis has been highlighted to throw light into such a catastrophe where both males and females were affected and showed unilateral or bilateral involvement of the hand leading to cosmetic and functional debility. Therefore, the study revealed that males were more affected than females and bilateral involvement of the hands were common than unilateral involvementItem Anatomical Variations of Sphenoid Sinus in Patients with Sino-Nasal Complaints– A Study based on CT Scan(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2021-12) Reeti, Raag; Akhtar, Md JawedBackground: Sphenoid sinus is variably pneumatized and may show septations. There are some very important structures present in its relation likeopticnerveandinternalcarotidartery.So,itbecomesimportanttoknowthepatternsofvariationsinpneumatizationandseptationofthesinus so as to avoid any inadvertent injury to these structures during Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries. The Aim is to determine the anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus on CT scan. Subjects and Methods:It CL can be used for repair/reconstruction procedures. A better understanding of histological characteristics of injured ACL ligament will add further knowledtion. The data on radiological variations were summarized by routine descriptive statistics namely counts and percentages for categorical variables.Result: In 86% of the radiographs, sellar type of pneumatization was found followed by pre-sellar type (8%) and post sellar type (6.6%). Sphenoid sinus Septation was found as single septum in 82% and multiple septum in 18% cases. There was no statistically significant difference between males and females according as evident by the ‘p’ value of 0.879 for sphenoid sinus pneumatization and 0.833 for sphenoid sinus septation.Conclusion: The sellar type of pneumatization was found to be most common in the present study. Awareness of these variations will help the surgeon in his orientation during endoscopic sinus surgeries to avoid inadvertent injury.Item Anatomy Is a Misnomer to Aims of Its Study.(2017-01) Hegazy, Abdekniben AwadItem Anomalies of Arch of Aorta and Its Branches - Computed Tomography Angiography Study(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2019) Charitha, G.N.; Vasanthi, L.; Srinidhi, k.Introduction: The arch of aorta is a curved structure between the ascending aorta and the descending aorta.Three branches arise from the superior aspect of the arch- Brachiocephalic trunk, Left common carotid artery and Left subclavian artery. The aortic arch and its branches are well known for their anomalies which are important causes of cardio-vascular morbidity and mortality. The present study contribute for awareness and alertness regarding their incidence and prevalence for radiologists, cardiologists and endo-thoracic surgeons and to prevent complications during therapeutic procedures. Subjects and Methods: 500 CTA images were studied retrospectively from the patients who underwent chest and neck CTA for different reasons. Results: Out of 500 patients 474 (94.8%) patients had the classical branching pattern with left sided aorta. Six types of anomalies of the aortic arch and its branches were found in 26 (5.2%) patients. The most common anatomical variant was a common trunk for Brachiocephalic trunk and Left Common Carotid artery (bovine arch) found in 9 (1.8%) patients. In five (1%) patients, Left Vertebral Artery arises directly from the arch of aorta between left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery. Five (1%) patients had Right sided arch of aorta. Aberrant Right subclavian artery was found in four (0.8%) patients. Double arch in 2 (0.4%) cases and in one (0.2%) patient, we observed five branches arising directly from the arch, they are Right Common Carotid artery, Left Common Carotid artery, Left Vertebral artery, Left Subclavian artery and Aberrant Right Subclavian artery. Conclusion: With the ever increasing day to day advancements in complex endovascular interventions for the aorta and other great vessels of head and neck regions, early identification of aortic arch variant anatomy is of clinical significance to the radiologists and endovascular surgeons.Item Anthropometric Relation of Neck and Waist Circumference in Overweight and Obese Nigerian Subjects: Implication for the Fashion Industry(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2019) Oghenemavwe, L. E; Orupabo, C. S; Onisoman, Z. O.Introduction: In the local tailoring industries in Nigeria, it is generally assumed that the waist circumference is twice the neck circumference. Whether this is true for obese and overweight people is unknown. Objective: This study investigated the anthropometric relationship of the neck circumference to the waist circumference in overweight and obese people and its use in the clothing industry. Subjects and Methods: A sample size of 557 volunteers between 18 to 50 years was recruited for the study from the three campuses of the University of Port Harcourt. 391 were overweight (males=218, females=173) and 166 were obese (males=63, females=103). The neck and waist circumferences of volunteers were taken at the upper neck circumference (UNC), middle neck circumference (MNC), lower neck circumference (LNC) and upper waist circumference (UWC), middle waist circumference (MWC) and lower waist circumference (LWC) respectively. The Body Mass Index of the participants were determined after their weights and heights were measured to enable us categorize them into overweight and obese. The data obtained were analyzed with the aid of Microsoft Excel statistical tools. Results: Overweight males had UNC =37.83cm, UWC =83.69cm, MNC =37.72cm; MWC=85.79cm, LNC =38.43cm, LWC =86.37cm. Overweight females had UNC =33.64cm, UWC=78.02cm, MNC =33.64cm, MWC= 83.09cm, LNC =34.71cm, LWC=83.09cm. Obese males had UNC =40.15cm, UWC=93.87cm, MNC =40.12cm, MWC= 97.95cm, LNC =40.85cm, LWC =97.82cm. Obese females had UNC =35.07cm, UWC =90.86cm, MNC= 35.29cm, MWC =97.29cm, LNC =36.01cm, LWC =100.72cm. Pearson’s correlations(r) of the different regions of the neck and waist for overweight and obese subjects were determined. Conclusion: The correlation between the neck and waist circumference is weak in both overweight and obese. No subject has a waist circumference that is exactly twice the neck circumference. Estimation of waist circumference from the neck circumference will result in clothes that are not fitted.Item Bilateral Multiple Mastoid Foramina Along With a Unilateral Occipito Mastoid Canal in an Adult Skull of North Indian Origin-A Rare Variation(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2018) Sehmi, S.The mastoid part of the temporal bone on its lateral surface usually has a mastoid foramen through which mastoid emissary vein and dural branch of the occipital artery passes. The foramen varies both in number as well as location. It can either be in the temporal or parietal bone, occipito mastoid suture or parieto mastoid suture. On routeine osteology class in the department of Anatomy, SGRD Medical college, Amritsar, an adult human skull of North Indian Origin was found to have multiple mastoid foramina on both sides. There was a bony ossicle seen on the left side connecting tip of mastoid process to the occipital condyle of left side creating a bony canal can be named as occipitomastoid canal. This variation can have great clinical as well as surgical significance during neurological and oto laryngeal surgery. The knowledge of this variation will contribute to the epigenetic and anthropological study of the minor variations related to the mastoid foramen.Item Bilateral Variations in Median Nerve Formation with Embryological Basis and Clinical Correlation.(2016-07) Satapathy, Bikash Chandra; Trivedi, SoumitraDuring routine dissection of upper limb of a 68 year old male cadaver bilateral variations in median nerve were observed. On the left side the lateral cord pierced coracobrachialis without giving the lateral root of median nerve and after coming out of coracobrachialis it bifurcated in to musculocutaneous nerve and lateral root of median nerve. The medial root of median nerve continued up to the middle of arm and joined the lateral root and formed the median nerve in the middle of arm instead of axilla. On the right side there were two lateral roots of the median nerve that joined the medial root to form the median nerve. The musculocutaneous nerve after piercing coracobrachialis gave a communicating branch to the median nerve in the lower part of front of arm. These variations can lead to unusual innervation and entrapment neuropathies. Identification of these variants are valuable during surgeries performed in and around axilla and flexor compartment of arm.Item Body Donation vis-à-vis the Anatomist - Be Proactive, Vigilant and Safe.(2017-01) Agnihotri, Gaurav; ssociate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Deputy Medical Superintendent ,Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India.Background: Most medical schools are facing a shortage of cadavers. The general attitude and propensity is to procure more cadavers for the Institute. In their efforts to procure bodies for dissection most anatomists ignore measures which ensure their own safety. Methods: In order to assess the attitudes of the anatomists towards the donated body and its management a structured questionnaire was framed in light of the literature. Results: The trends and results indicate that a lot needs to be done to inculcate ‘safe practices’ and develop a ‘seasoned etiquette’ and ‘mindset’ towards handling of bodies received in anatomy departments. Conclusion: Standard precautions should be taken during every moment of contact with cadaver. The donated bodies must immediately be categorized on receipt and bodies unsuitable for embalming must be refused by the institution. Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all personnel likely to come into contact with dead bodies. Formaldehyde levels must not exceed .1ppm for closed spaces.Item Cerebral Asymmetry and Dominance in Man.(2015-07) Haroun, Heshmat S WThe two human cerebral hemispheres are not mirror images of each other. They show anatomical and functional differences that are termed as cerebral asymmetries. The most striking differences in right-handed people are Broca’s motor areas of speech in the left inferior frontal gyrus and Wernicke’s area for language comprehension and speech production in the left posterior temporal and inferior parietal lobules. These examples have lead to the overall concept of dominant left and subordinate right cerebral hemispheres. Other structural asymmetries are revealed in the perisylvian area, surface area around the central fissure, cortical thickness, cerebral rotation, the volume of the lateral ventricle, lateral geniculate body, posterior cerebral and circle of Willis arteries, deep medullary veins, and type of nervous system of individuals. Functional cerebral asymmetries are also reported regarding verbal and linguistic functions, mathematical skills, analytical thinking, functions of corticobulbar, corticospinal and corticobasal pathways, functional organization of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and ventromedial temporal cortex (fusiform gyrus, FG), as well as amyloid-β deposition and metabolism. Cerebral asymmetries are thought to play an essential role in the pathogenesis of clinical disorders as aphasia, unilateral left brain lesion, adiadochokinesa, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), corticobasal syndrome, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease, and adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Age and sex related asymmetries have been sometimes postulated. Genetic, environmental and callosal factors are mentioned to underlie the etiology of cerebral asymmetries. Comparatively, functional, and neuroanatomical asymmetries do exist in nonhuman primates.Item Cervical Vertebrae at the Galloway Osteological Collection: A Morhphometric Study(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2018) Magele, N. I.; Ochieng, J.; Munabi, I.; Kirum, G. G.; William, B.; Tumusiime, G.; Mwaka, E. S.Background: Morphometric characteristics of typical cervical vertebrae have been studied across different populations and racial differences have been documented. Morphometry of typical cervical vertebrae are useful reference data for spine surgeons and radiologists in the safe management of patients with cervical spine disorders. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the morphometric characteristics of typical cervical vertebrae (C3-C6). Methods: This was a cross sectional study of 404 typical cervical vertebrae retrieved from the Galloway osteological collection atMakerere University. Linear dimensions were measured using digital Vernier calipers. Data was summarized using descriptive statistics. Inferential statistics were performed using the independent sample t-test to determine differences between males and females. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: There was progressive increase in the transverse diameter of the vertebral bodies fromC3-C6. The mean transverse diameter of C3 was (22.1±1.5mm), C4 (22.7±1.65mm), C5 (23.6 ±1.5mm) and, C6 (24.7±1.75mm). There was progressive increase in the length of the laminae from C3-C6. Conversely, the pedicle width progressively reduced from C3-C6. The other linear dimensions measured did not show any logical trend. The transverse diameters of the vertebral body, pedicle width, and lamina dimensions were significantly greater in males than in females (P= 0.028, P= 0.001and P= 0.001 respectively). Conclusion: There is progressive increase in the morphometric dimensions of most parameters of the vertebrae from C3 to C6. Conversely the pedicle width progressively reduces from C3-C6. There are significant differences between males and females.Item Comparative Anatomy of Spleen: Histomorphometric Study in Human, Goat, Buffalo, Rabbit and Rat.(2016-01) Rahman, Nusra; Tandon, Rati; Ghaus, Farah; Moinuddin, Arsalan; Akram, Waqar; Faruqi, Nafis AhmadBackground: Comparative histology not only provides information regarding tissues of different mammals but also gives insight to understand human features in the background of informations on tissue of lower mammals. Methods: Splenic tissues from five mammals i.e., human, buffalo, goat, rabbit and rat were processed for histomorphometric study on capsule, trabeculae, lymphoid follicle and central arteriole. Result: Buffalo was one mammal having highest values for all the parameters while rat having lowest. Values in human splenic tissues are in between aforementioned maximum and minimum readings. Conclusion: Teaching materials are available in histology labs from lower mammals in medical colleges might give an insight for understanding human tissues if literature on comparative histology is made available.Item A Comparative Study of Dermatoglyphic Patterns of Fingers in Normal Children and In Children with Congenital Heart Diseases(Society for Health Care & Research Development, 2019) C, S; B, N. V; S, L; V, K. GIntroduction: Dermatoglyphics is the study of epidermal ridges and their configurations on the palmar and the plantar regions. Currently dermatoglyphics is being used as a tool in the field of biology, anthropology, genetics and medicine to explain, compare and to predict the occurrence of bio medical events. Finger prints are usually categorized into three basic groups namely arches (60-65%), loops (30-35%) and whorls (5%). Any prenatal insult during this critical period of embryogenesis/organ system development should have an influence on the dermatoglyphic patterns.4Congenital heart defects are a heterogeneous group of diseases in which etiology, importance of genetic as well as environmental factors have been recognized. These defects show a familial tendency but no Mendelian pattern of inheritance has been described. In the present study, finger dermatoglyphic patterns in congenital heart diseases are studied and compared with controls. Subjects and methods: Dermatoglyphics are studied in 100 children with congenital heart diseases, both males and females. The dermatoglyphic patterns of palms and fingers were studied and the information was recorded systematically and statistically analyzed. Results: Ventricular septal defects (VSD) form the majority in the both the males (50%) and females (34.8%) in the congenital heart diseases group, followed by Atrial septal defects (ASD) in both males (20.4%) and females (39.1%). In both, the cases and controls group, it is found that the majority are loops followed by whorls and then the arches. The increase in whorls in congenital heart diseases is statistically significant with p value < 0.001. Comparing the cases with controls it is found that the Whorls (p < 0.001) and the loops (p <0.001) were statistically significant, it means that the Whorls are more frequently found in congenital heart diseases than the controls. Conclusion: Congenital heart diseases are associated with abnormal dermatoglyphic patterns. Increased number of Whorls and decreased number of Arches are seen in the congenital heart disease children. The above fingerprint pattren may help as a diagnostic aid in diagnosis of congenital heart diseases in children. They may also help in distinguishing congenital heart diseases from the functional and acquired heart diseases. A larger sample study is required to ascertain the value of this dermatoglyphic parameter as a diagnostic tool in congenital heart diseases in children.