Normative data of liver size in Kashmiri adult population using  ultra-sonography, India

Snobar Gul; Mohammad Saleem Itoo; Gousia Nisa

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20192538

Authors

Snobar Gul Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Mohammad Saleem Itoo Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Gousia Nisa Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20192538

Keywords:

BMI, Liver, Ultrasonography

Abstract

Background: A number of disorders are accompanied by altered size of various abdominal organs like liver including infective, infestation, infiltrative, immunological and malignant conditions. Medical imaging has played an important role in helping physicians for taking normal anatomical dimensions and establishing diagnosis. This study was carried out to determine the normal standards of liver size and its relationship with body weight, height and body mass index.

Methods: A cross sectional study was done in GMC Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India for a period of 18 months. 300 staff members in the age group of 19 to 55 years took part in this study.

Results: The mean craniocaudal length of liver was 13.08±1.04cms. Authors found a significant correlation of liver size with body weight and body mass index.

Conclusions: Body weight and BMI are important determining factors for liver size. Nomograms from this study can be beneficial for diagnosing pathological enlargement or reduction of liver in Kashmiri ethnic population.

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