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The weight of the normal spleen
S Sprogøe-Jakobsen1, U Sprogøe-Jakobsen
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Odense University, Denmark.
Forensic Science International
|August 22, 1997
Summary
This study analyzed 539 autopsy cases to establish normal spleen weight ranges. Spleen weight correlates with height and body weight, aiding in forensic analysis.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- Accurate determination of organ weight is crucial in forensic pathology.
- Establishing reference ranges for normal spleen weight is essential for identifying pathological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the normal weight of the spleen using a large retrospective autopsy dataset.
- To provide a reference table correlating spleen weight with height and body weight.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 539 medico-legal autopsy cases.
- Inclusion criteria: individuals over 20 years old with no known spleen-influencing diseases or conditions.
- Statistical correlation analysis between spleen weight, height, body weight, sex, age, and acute congestion.
Main Results:
- Spleen weight shows a positive correlation with height, body weight, and acute congestion.
- No significant correlation was found between spleen weight and sex or age.
- A reference table correlating spleen weight with height and body weight was generated.
Conclusions:
- The established correlations provide a valuable tool for forensic pathologists.
- The reference table assists in evaluating spleen weight deviations during autopsies.
- This study contributes to the standardization of forensic autopsy procedures.