CORRELATION OF SPLENIC WEIGHT WITH THE WEIGHT AND SEX OF AN INDIVIDUAL – A CROSS SECTION STUDY
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 4, Pages 1258-1263
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 correlation 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.
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