Abstract: The Accessory spleen is a small nodule of splenic tissue found apart from the body of spleen. It is also called super numerary spleen, splenicule or spleniculum. They are found approximately in 10 % of population and are typically around 1 cm in diameter. In the present study 55 spleens from embalmed cadavers were collected during routine dissection in the department of Anatomy, Andhra medical college for a period of 8 years. They were preserved in 10% formalin solution. In the present study of accessory spleens, it was observed that out of 55 spleens only 7 spleens are showing accessory spleens.
Keywords: Spleen, Accessory spleen, Hilum of spleen.
Title: Study of Accessory Spleen
Author: Dr. K. Deena Usha Kumari, Dr. Lakshmi sailaja, Dr. D. Asha latha
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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