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Correlation of Splenic Length with the Height of an Individual - a Cross Sectional Study


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1 Department of Anatomy, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur, India
2 Department of Forensic Medicine, J J M Medical College, Davangere, India
     

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Objective: To estimate splenic length in correlation with the height of an individual.

Background: The normal length of the Spleen varies from 12 -14 cm. Various text books describe the measurement of splenic length but not it's correlation with the height of an individual. As per the data available there are few studies done, correlating the splenic length and height of an individual. Clinically length of the spleen is more significant. Hence this study has been taken up with the criteria of ultrasonographic measurement of splenic length and it's correlation with height of an individual.

Method: The study was conducted in department of radio diagnosis, M.S.Ramaiah teaching hospital. 500 individuals were selected for the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Splenic length was measured with the help of Ultrasound. Height of the individual was measured in centimeters and statistical analysis was done.

Result: The length of the Spleen increases proportionately with increase in height of individual (Males: F=10.832 and

Conclusion: The relation between Splenic length and height of an individual is significantly positive.


Keywords

Height, Splenic Length, Ultrasound
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  • Correlation of Splenic Length with the Height of an Individual - a Cross Sectional Study

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Authors

G Ravi Shankar
Department of Anatomy, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur, India
Sunil S Kadam
Department of Forensic Medicine, J J M Medical College, Davangere, India

Abstract


Objective: To estimate splenic length in correlation with the height of an individual.

Background: The normal length of the Spleen varies from 12 -14 cm. Various text books describe the measurement of splenic length but not it's correlation with the height of an individual. As per the data available there are few studies done, correlating the splenic length and height of an individual. Clinically length of the spleen is more significant. Hence this study has been taken up with the criteria of ultrasonographic measurement of splenic length and it's correlation with height of an individual.

Method: The study was conducted in department of radio diagnosis, M.S.Ramaiah teaching hospital. 500 individuals were selected for the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Splenic length was measured with the help of Ultrasound. Height of the individual was measured in centimeters and statistical analysis was done.

Result: The length of the Spleen increases proportionately with increase in height of individual (Males: F=10.832 and

Conclusion: The relation between Splenic length and height of an individual is significantly positive.


Keywords


Height, Splenic Length, Ultrasound

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