Morphological and cytological differentiation of goat spleen (Capra hircus)

Abstract

Development of goat spleen at various stages of gestation was studied. Primordium of spleen was observed on 46th day of gestation in close proximity to the developing rumen. All the parameters viz. length, width, thickness and weight were increased with advancement of age. Differentiating capsule and trabeculae were noticed on 69th day and 102th days of gestation, respectively. Reticular, collagen and elastic fibers were noticed at 60, 55 and 124 days of gestation, respectively. Red and white pulp was not fully differentiated till term.

Prenatal gross morphometrical studies on spleen with special reference to prediction of foetal age in Surti goat (Capra hircus)

“…The spleen was placed somewhat oblique manner, so that the upper part of parietal surface faces dorsally while, below it was directed laterally. These findings were in line with Malik et al (2001) and Gupta et al (2017) in goat foetuses.…”

“…Hilus was placed on visceral surface and close to the anterior dorsal angle of the spleen. These findings were in accordance with Gupta et al (2017) in goat foetuses.…”

“…In present study, roughly quadrilateral shaped spleen was observed in all age groups of Surti goat foetuses. These findings were similar with Gupta et al (2017) in goat foetuses and Nickel et al (1973) in postnatal goats. Contrary to this Malik et al (2001) reported irregularly triangular to elongated elliptical shaped foetal spleen in goats.…”

“…Kumar et al (2006) reported development of spleen in close vicinity of gastrointestinal tract at 5.0 cm CRL in buffalo foetuses. Gupta et al (2017) observed splenic primordium at 46 days in goat foetuses. As subsequent development between 45 to 55 days (5.0 to 8.4 cm CRL) of age, the developing spleen was observed at the cranial sac of developing rumen just below the upper end of last left rib ( Fig.…”

“…Similarly, Nickel et al (1973) stated reddish grey colour of spleen in postnatal goats. Gupta et al (2017) reported reddish colour spleen in goat foetuses. The developing spleen was observed at the age of 44 days (4.0 cm CRL) in abdominal cavity close to the developing stomach of Surti goat foetuses.…”