European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background:The normal weight of the spleen various from 80 – 300 gm various tcxt
books describe the measurement of splenic weight but not it’s correlRtion with the
weight of an individual. As per the data available there are few studies done, correlating
the splenic weight and weight of an individual. Clinically weight of the spleen is more
significant. Hence this study has been taken up with the criteria of ultrasonographic
measurement of splenic weight and its correlation with weight of an individual.
Objective: To estimate splenic weight in correlation with the weight and sex of an
individual.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in department of Radio diagnosis,
Raichur Institute Medical Sciences and Navodaya Medical College Hospital, Raichur,
500 individuals were selected for the study based on inclusion and exclusion and
criteria. Splenic dimensions were measured with the help of Ultrasound and Splenic
weight was calculated with the help of formula. Weight of the individual was measured
in Kgs with the help of weighing machine and statistical analysis was done using
formulas.
Results: The weight of the Spleen increases proportionately with increase in weight of
individual.(F = 5.835, P<0.001) in Males, (F = 2.697, P = 0.02) in Females.
Conclusion: The relation between Splenic weight and weight of an individual is
significantly positive.