Estimation of Splenic Volume in Sudanese Adult Population Using Abdominal Computed Tomography Scan
Ahmed F. Musa,
Doha Abdo M. Abdo,
Mogahid M. A. Zidan,
Wadah M. Ali,
Shazaly N. Khojaly
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
1-4
Received:
20 December 2016
Accepted:
3 February 2017
Published:
2 March 2017
Abstract: Spleen is enlarged in a variety of clinical conditions including infectious, infiltrative, immunologic and malignant states. Evaluation of splenic size is important in every physical examination of the abdomen by a physician. The accurate diagnosis of splenic enlargement is a matter of considerable importance as it is a useful guide for arriving at a diagnosis of the disease. It is therefore of utmost importance to resort to a mechanism that will give us an accurate estimation of the size of spleen. Objectives: of this work was to Estimation of Standard Splenic Volume in Sudanese Adult Population Using Abdominal CT scan and compare it with the published data. Methods: 110 CT scans of consecutive adult patients (55 male and 55 female) aged between 20 - 80 years, having no splenic disorders, The patient’s body weight and height were recorded at the time of the Computed tomography (CT) examination. The volume of spleen was calculated manually by using the standard clinical prolate ellipsoid formula. Results: The average splenic volume of the all population was 165.5 ± 23 cm3. The average splenic volume in adult males was 182.4 ± 25.8 cm3 and that in adult females 148.5± 37.9 cm3. Conclusions: These results provide normative data for evaluating patients with splenomegaly.
Abstract: Spleen is enlarged in a variety of clinical conditions including infectious, infiltrative, immunologic and malignant states. Evaluation of splenic size is important in every physical examination of the abdomen by a physician. The accurate diagnosis of splenic enlargement is a matter of considerable importance as it is a useful guide for arriving at...
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Accuracy of Ultrasonographically Measured Placental Thickness in Third Trimester for Estimation of Gestational Age: A Cross Sectional Study Among Indian Population
Richa Sharma,
Natasha Gupta
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
5-8
Received:
13 January 2017
Accepted:
27 February 2017
Published:
15 March 2017
Abstract: Exact determination of gestational age is of great clinical importance to the Obstetricians, dilemma remains in those women having unreliable LMP or having no early dating scans. A cross sectional study was done on 202 antenatal women in the third trimester (29 - 40 weeks), to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonographically measured placental thickness in the third trimester for the estimation of gestational age in normal singleton pregnancies. It was found that Placental thickness gradually increased and corresponded with period of gestation from 29 to 38 weeks and then either it was constant or 1-2 mm lower than the period of gestation. Placental thickness is an effective ultrasonographic parameter for estimation of gestational age.
Abstract: Exact determination of gestational age is of great clinical importance to the Obstetricians, dilemma remains in those women having unreliable LMP or having no early dating scans. A cross sectional study was done on 202 antenatal women in the third trimester (29 - 40 weeks), to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonographically measured placental thickne...
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