Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology (SIJAP)
Volume-2 | Issue-07 | 258-260
Original Research Article
A Study on Morphometry of Spleen in Aborted Foetuses in Relation to Gestational Age
K.Dharmadas, S.Lokanadham and Arun Raj Pusthela
Published : July 30, 2019
Abstract
Background: Spleen is an essential organ due to its significant role in immunological and haematological functions of the body. Splenic notches on various borders establish the lobulation of the spleen in early life. Aim: To study the morphological and morphometric parameters of the spleen in aborted foetuses Materials and Methods: 30 foetal spleen specimens (Male-14; Female-16) of both sexes from 12-40 weeks of gestational age were obtained from the Department of Anatomy, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal. The morphometric parameters like length, width, thickness and weight of the foetal spleen were measured and recorded Results: The incidence of wedge shape was 23 (76.66%), the pyramidal shape was 6(20%), and leaf-shaped was 1(3.33%). The incidence of the single notch was observed in 19 (63.33%), two notches in 9(30%), and three notches in 2(6.66%) specimens were found in the present study. The parameters like length, width, thickness, and weight of the fetal spleen were increased in relation to the gestational age in the present study. Conclusion: The present study acknowledges the anatomical and morphological basis of the spleen may be helpful for the surgeons while doing partial splenectomy in the removal of the affected segment by ligating the segmental branch of the splenic artery.