Clinical Implications of Morphological and Morphometric Variations in Human Spleen – A Cadaveric Study
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2019-05
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International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences (IROLHS)
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Introduction: Spleen is a vital lymphatic organ located in the left hypochondrium of the human body. Morphological variationsof spleen and its clinical importance need to be discussed at dissection tables during routine anatomy dissection hours.Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the anatomical variations of spleen by its morphometric analysis in adult humancadavers with a possible discussion on its clinical significance.Materials and Methods: A total of 20 adult human cadaveric spleens were studied at ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar,Hyderabad, Telangana State, India, in a duration of 3 consecutive academic years, 2016–2019. The present study was basedon observing morphological features such as shape, number of notches, and analyzing morphometric measurements such aslength, width, and thickness of all spleens.Results: Shapes of all the spleens were observed and it was found that 40% of spleens were triangular shaped with the highestfrequency. Splenic notches were found majorly on superior border, with their number ranging between 1 and 4. Morphometricvalues of splenic lengths varied from 8.5 cm to 21cm, widths 4 cm to 8.5 cm, and thickness varied from 2.5 cm to 6.5cm.Conclusion: The present study brings a clear concept on morphological and morphometric variations of spleen, which possiblyenhances the basic as well as clinical knowledge of medical professionals.
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Cadaver, Dissection, Hypochondrium, Morphological, Morphometric, Splenic notch, Variations
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Swargam Naveena. Clinical Implications of Morphological and Morphometric Variations in Human Spleen – A Cadaveric Study. International Journal of Scientific Study. 2019 May; 7(1): 53-56