The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine (대한핵의학회지)

The Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine (대한핵의학회)
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The Study on the Spleen Size by Scintiphotogram 1. The spleen size of the Koreans

비주사법(脾走査法)으로 측정(測定)한 정상(正常) 한국인(韓國人) 비장(脾臟)의 크기

  • Shin, H.C. (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, J.S. (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim, M.J. (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Koh, C.S. (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, M. (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University)
  • 신현정 (서울대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이정상 (서울대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김명재 (서울대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 고창순 (서울대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이문호 (서울대학교 의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Published : 1972.07.30
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Abstract

This is an attempt to evaluate normal spleen size in the Koreans. Spleen scans were obtained in 29 patients who were admitted to the Seoul National University Hospital because of trivial illnesses. All scans were performed by use of $^{51}Cr$-labelled, heat-treated erythrocyte. As a simple screening criteria for the presence of splenomegaly, vertical height of the spleen was considered to be the best one. After statistical analysis it was concluded that the upper limit of normal spleen height is 13cm in anterior view and 14cm in lateral view.

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