Morphometric Study of the Lateral Ventricles of Brain by Imaging Using Computerized Tomography
Creators
- 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation, Venjaramoodu, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
- 2. Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
- 3. Professor & HOD, Department of Anatomy, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India
Description
Introduction: The human brain has four connected ventricles which form the ventricular system of brain – two lateral ventricles, a third ventricle and a fourth ventricle. Knowing the normal measurements of the cerebral ventricles in the living human has great significance in diagnosing and monitoring several pathologies. The aim of the present study is to determine the average dimensions and variations of the different parts of the normal lateral ventricles of brain by imaging using Computerized tomography. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by the Department of Anatomy in association with the Department of Radiodiagnosis, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. A total of 200 CT brain of individuals which included 100 males and 100 females, in the age group 10 – 90 years, with normal radiological findings, were taken for the study. Results: The measurements of the different parts of the lateral ventricle, except inferior horn, were more in males compared to females and more on the left side than right side. Measurements of the inferior horn showed that the transverse diameter was more in females than males on both the sides. Height of inferior horn was found to be 0.23 mm more on the right side in males and 0.12 mm more on the right side in females. Conclusion: From the present study, the different parts of the left lateral ventricle was found to be larger than the right side in both genders. The size of the ventricular system was seen to be varying with age, that is, it increased with an increase in age. This study has defined the morphometric measurements of the different parts of the lateral ventricles of brain by CT scans in South Kerala population. This can be useful to many clinicians and would aid in the diagnosis and management of many neurological conditions.
Abstract (English)
Introduction: The human brain has four connected ventricles which form the ventricular system of brain – two lateral ventricles, a third ventricle and a fourth ventricle. Knowing the normal measurements of the cerebral ventricles in the living human has great significance in diagnosing and monitoring several pathologies. The aim of the present study is to determine the average dimensions and variations of the different parts of the normal lateral ventricles of brain by imaging using Computerized tomography. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by the Department of Anatomy in association with the Department of Radiodiagnosis, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. A total of 200 CT brain of individuals which included 100 males and 100 females, in the age group 10 – 90 years, with normal radiological findings, were taken for the study. Results: The measurements of the different parts of the lateral ventricle, except inferior horn, were more in males compared to females and more on the left side than right side. Measurements of the inferior horn showed that the transverse diameter was more in females than males on both the sides. Height of inferior horn was found to be 0.23 mm more on the right side in males and 0.12 mm more on the right side in females. Conclusion: From the present study, the different parts of the left lateral ventricle was found to be larger than the right side in both genders. The size of the ventricular system was seen to be varying with age, that is, it increased with an increase in age. This study has defined the morphometric measurements of the different parts of the lateral ventricles of brain by CT scans in South Kerala population. This can be useful to many clinicians and would aid in the diagnosis and management of many neurological conditions.
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2023-06-25
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