A CADAVERIC STUDY OF MORPHOLOGY OF HUMAN SPLEEN
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 63
Abstract
BACKGROUND Elaborating morphology of spleen which includes its shape, fissures, notches and comparing it with the available literature of previous studies would be beneficial for academicians and clinicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS The ends, borders and surfaces of the spleen were ascertained. The impressions on the visceral surface of the spleens were noted. The careful observation of notches on the borders and fissures on the surfaces were done. Thus obtained data were tabulated, analysed statistically and compared with data of the previous studies. For statistical analysis, sexual dimorphism was excluded. RESULTS Out of 54 spleens observed for the present study, 38.88% wedge, 22.22% triangular, 11.11% tetrahedral, 20.37% oval & 7.40% irregular shaped spleens were noted. 50% spleens showed notches only on superior border, 7.40% spleens showed notches only on inferior border, 22.22% spleens showed notches on both borders & 20.37% spleens were devoid of notch. 22.22% spleens showed 1 notch, 27.77% spleens showed 2 notches, 16.66% spleens showed 3 notches, 9.25% spleens showed 4 notches, 1.85% spleens showed 5 notches & 1.85% spleens showed 7 notches. Number of notches on superior border varied from 1 to 5 & that on inferior border from 1 to 2, so number of notches varies from 1 to 7. About fissures on the surfaces, 5.55% spleens showed fissure only on diaphragmatic surfaces, 5.55% spleens showed fissure only on visceral surfaces, 3.70% spleens showed fissures on both surfaces & 85.18% spleens showed no fissures. CONCLUSION Not only the fundamental knowledge of spleen is enhanced by such studies, but it is also of immense help in clinical utility.
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Anita Fating
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