Morphological Study of Cadaveric Human Spleen.

ABSTRACT

Background: This study deal with the morphology of spleen regarding to shape, notches, and fissure on superior, inferior and diaphragmatic, visceral surface and compared with different study done previously. Methods: This study was done in the department of Anatomy, Chattishgarh Institute of Medical Science, Bilaspur, C.G. India. The study was done on 50 formalin fixed human middle age cadaveric spleen. The spleen was observed grossly and photograph was taken. The data was displayed in tabulated form. Results: The present study was done on 50 formalin fixed human cadaveric spleen, out of which 23(46%) spleen showed wedge shape, 19 (38%) spleen showed tetrahedral shape, 8(16%) spleen showed triangular shape. Among 50 spleen 35 (70%) exhibit notches on the superior border ,4(8%) exhibit notches on the inferior border, 6 (12%) exhibit no notches on either border of spleen, 5(10%) exhibit notches on the both border of spleen, 3 (6%) having fissures on the diaphragmatic surface of spleen . Notches on the superior border are commonly observed but it varies between 1 to 6 and in majority of spleen, it exhibits 1-3 notches respectively. Conclusion: This study provide knowledge about shape, notches, fissures of spleen hence this study useful for clinicians, surgeon, anatomist, radiologist for proper diagnosis and treatment of disease.