Morphometry And Morphology Of Variations Of Gall Bladder: A Cadaveric Study

ABSTRACT

Aim: To study variations in dimensions and external morphology of cadaveric gall bladder.Materials and methods: This study was undertaken on 60 cadaveric liver and gall bladder specimens in theDepartment of Anatomy at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital. The parameters which were measuredare length and breadth at the level of neck, body & fundus of Gall bladder using the measuring tape. The shapeand external variations were noted.Results: Gall bladder had length ranging between 6 and 10cm, breadth at the level of neck, body & fundus rangingbetween 1 to 2cm, 2 to 3.5cm, 2.5 to 3.5cm respectively. The commonest shape observed in this study was pearshaped.Conclusion: Variations in morphology of gall bladder are commonly encountered during radiological investigationsand in operation theatres. Prior knowledge of morphology and morphometry of gall bladder is of utmostimportance to the radiologists & laparoscopic surgeons