Morphometric analysis of spleen and its clinical importance.

Abstract

Background & Methods: the aim of the study is to study Morphometric analysis of spleen and its clinical importance. The research protocol involved a detailed examination of morphological features, specifically focusing on presence of accessory spleen along with the shape and number of notches present on the borders of each spleen. Additionally, a morphometric analysis was conducted, encompassing measurements for length, width, and thickness. The tools employed for this purpose included Vernier calipers and a measuring tape.
Results: In the present study, the length of the spleen varied from 6.8 cm - 18.7cm. The breadth varied from 5.3 cm - 14 cm and the width was between 2.7 cm - 6.5cm. The mean values of the length, breadth, and width of the spleen in our study were, 12.3 cm, 8.12cm and  4.23 cm respectively, which were 11cm, 7cm and 3cm in the study which was done by Michels. In the Textbook of Gray’s Anatomy, these values have been mentioned as 12 cm, 7 cm and 3 to 4 cm respectively.
Conclusion: This study provides estimates of spleen to help radiologist for the diagnosis of diseases related to splenomegaly and atrophy also used for haematologist and immunologist for the diagnosis of various gastrointestinal and haematological diseases in addition to forensic studies. The knowledge of morphological variations of spleen is crucial for clinicians during routine clinical examination of abdomen and for surgeons for splenic and spleenrelated surgeries such as laparoscopic splenectomies, for radiologists to make correct diagnosis & also for anatomists for routine dissection. Detailed knowledge on spleen is  important to avoid and prevent any complications and to obtain a good operative, as well as diagnostic intervention.