IJAR.2017.213

Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 5; Issue 2.3 (June 2017)

Page No.: 3900-3904

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2017.213

MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN ADULT KIDNEYS: A CADAVERIC STUDY

Ashwini.N.S *1, Divya .C 2,  Venkateshu.K.V 3.

*1 Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

2 Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College ,Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

3 Professor And Head, Department Of Anatomy, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Ashwini.N.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy,  Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar-563101, Karnataka, India. E-Mail: drashwini2000@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Introduction:  Kidneys are a pair of chief excretory organs which maintain the electrolyte and water balance and also serve as endocrine organs. Kidney size is considered as an important indication for many clinical signs. Congenital anomolies, neoplasia, micro and macrovascular diseases are reported to significantly influence kidney sizes. The deviation of renal parameters from established normal values is an important criterion in diagnosing kidney disease .

Aims and objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the renal parameters of human adult cadaveric kidneys.

Materials and Methods: Present study conducted with 90 kidneys (45 right and 45 left) obtained from formalin fixed cadavers from the Department of Anatomy, Sri Devaraj Urs medical college, Kolar, Karnataka, India. Their morphological features were studied

Results: Among the 45 right kidneys, weight ranged from 62.6 to 170 gms with an average weight of 107.37 gms. The length of right kidneys varied from 7.7 to 11 cms with an average length of 9.22 cms. The breadth of right kidneys at superior pole was in the range of  4 to 5.4 cms with an average being 4.89cms.The breadth of left kidneys at inferior pole was in the range of 4 to 6.2 cms with an average being 4.91cms.The thickness of left kidney ranged from  3 to 4.6 cms with an average thickness of 3.85 cms.Among the 45 left kidneys, weight ranged from 66.9 to 194.6gms with an average weight of 105.18 gms. The length of left kidney varied from 7.6 to 11.5 cms with an average length of 9.29 cms.The breadth of left kidneys at superior pole was in the range of 3.8 to 6.3 cms with an average being 4.91cms.The breadth of left kidneys at inferior pole was in the range of 3.4 to 6 cms with an average being 4.57 cms. The thickness of left kidney ranged from 2.5 to 5 cms with an average thickness of 3.57cms.

Conclusions: Morphometric studies of renal dimensions have gained much research attention as they are believed to possess significant clinical importance. Determination of renal anatomical variants should be greatly encouraged to strengthen the current literature and improve the knowledge needed for surgical and radiological intervention.

KEY WORDS: Kidney Disease, Renal Parameters, Excretory Organs, Renal Transplantations.

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Cite this article: Ashwini.N.S, Divya. C, Venkateshu.K.V. MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN ADULT KIDNEYS: A CADAVERIC STUDY. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(2.3):3900-3904. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2017.213