Measurement of Normal Spleen in Sudanese by Using Ultrasonography

Abstract

The spleen is the largest haemolymph nodes in the body and large part of the reticuloendothelial tissue of the body is concentrated in it. This is an experimental study designed to determine the application of ultrasound for estimation of splenic weight, length and height of Sudanese adult patients. Fifty adult patients were enrolled in the study; healthy volunteer persons who referred to ultrasound department for abdomen ultrasound were included. Any person with abnormal splenic measurement was excluded. The result of the study revealed that the mean of splenic width, length and weight were (7.9 ±1) cm, 9.3 ±.86) cm and (151.9 ± 36.1) gm respectively. These measurements are consistent with previous normal values reported for the general adult population. The results of this study could be used as a practical and comprehensive guide to indicate the normal spleen length; according to the age and body habitus. With this in mind, so as to distinguish and thus better assess individuals with markedly long spleens outside the normal range but whose body parameters are within the normal range.