A Morphological Study of Spleen and Variations in the Population of Assam

Abstract

Background
The largest and most significant lymphatic organ in the human body is the spleen. These days, its hematological and immunological actions are fully appreciated. The shape of  the spleen varies from a slightly curved wedge to a domed tetrahedron. The size and weight of the spleen vary with age.
Methods
The present study was conducted on 65 human spleens after getting the ethical
clearance. Specimens were collected depending on the availability of cadavers or
unclaimed autopsy bodies. The morphological features of the spleen like its length,
breadth, width and weight were measured. The shape, poles, borders, surfaces, notches
and the impressions on the spleen were observed. Accessory splenic tissues, if they
were present, were noted. The sample size was calculated using mobile app nCalculator
Application.
Results
Out of 65 spleens, 40(61.54%),14 (21.53%),8(12.61%),2 (3.08%) 1(1.50%) were
wedge, tetrahedral, triangular, oval and irregular in shape respectively. Most of the
spleens had weights in the range of 80 to 300 gm, the lengths varied between 7.4 cm
and 14.3 cm, the breadth varied between 3.3 cm and 9.9 cm, the widths varied from 2