Assessment of anatomical variation of spleen-A cadaveric study

Dr. Archana Narasipuram; Dr. Anuradha. M; Dr. Mrudula Chandraputula

Volume : X, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Assessment of anatomical variation of spleen-A cadaveric study

Dr. Archana Narasipuram, Dr. Anuradha. M, Dr. Mrudula Chandraputula

Abstract :

Introduction: Spleen is a highly vascular, glandular and the largest lymphoid abdominal organ located in the left hypochondrium and partly in the epigastrium opposite to 9th to 11th ribs in humans. Aim of the study was to assess the anatomical variations of spleen in the human cadaver. Material and methods: The present study was done on 30 human cadaveric spleens. Institutional based observational descriptive study design was applied to study the morphometric measurements like length, width, thickness are measured using measuring tape and vernier calipers. Weight is measured with the weighing scale. Shape of the spleen, ends, notches and impressions of the spleen were observed. Result: The length of the spleen varied between 5 to 7 cm. Width between 3 to 5cms and thickness between 0.5 to 2.5 cms. Weight varied between 99 to 200 gm. Different shapes of spleen like wedge, tetrahedral, triangular shapes were observed. Splenic notches are present on the superior as well as on the inferior borders. Conclusion: These morphological variations are important to enhance the knowledge of medical professionals and also to the anatomists during routine dissection. Many diseases are associated with increase or reduction in spleen size. Hence the study is important.