| Title |
Spleen weight variation in population of Lithuania – a retrospective study and literature review / |
| Authors |
Klapatauskaitė, Goda ; Lisauskaitė, Gabrielė ; Chmieliauskas, Sigitas ; Laima, Sigitas ; Vasiljevaitė, Diana ; Stasiūnienė, Jurgita |
| DOI |
10.53453/ms.2024.9.8 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Medicinos mokslai = Journal of medical sciences.. Kėdainiai : VšĮ Lietuvos sveikatos mokslinių tyrimų centras. 2024, vol. 12, no. 4, p. 62-70.. eISSN 2345-0592 |
| Keywords [eng] |
spleen ; splenomegaly ; autopsy ; pathology ; forensic medicine |
| Abstract [eng] |
Background. The weight of organs is often used to determine whether a pathological condition is present. Spleen weight can vary and correlate with anthropometric indicators and an individual's gender, with the spleen being larger in men compared to women and in heavier individuals. The correlation between age and spleen weight is significant as it aids in understanding age-related changes in spleen function and pathology. The aim of this article is to analyze statistical data and literature on splenic hypertrophy and to find out if there is a correlation between age and spleen weight based on an autopsy study and to discuss three cases of splenic hypertrophy. Materials and methods: This research was designed as a retrospective study. The study sample consisted of 371 autopsy cases from 2016 to 2023. Results. In the entire sample, the average weight of the spleen was 149.7 g. The average spleen weight of men was not significantly different from the average spleen weight of women. There was a statistically significant but weak correlation between the spleen weight and height of the deceased. A weak negative correlation was found between spleen weight and the age of the deceased. Conclusions. As the weight of the spleen can vary between age groups, it is important to know the normal parameters of this to suspect and correctly diagnose pathology. If a larger than normal spleen is detected, it is worth assessing whether the patient has any comorbidities and accompanying significant pathology. |
| Published |
Kėdainiai : VšĮ Lietuvos sveikatos mokslinių tyrimų centras |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2024 |
| CC license |
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