Assessment of Liver Volume with Spiral Computerized Tomography scanning in North Indian Adults

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate the normal liver volume in north Indian population by using spiral computerized tomography. METHODS: CT data of 337 patients (176 males, 161 females) was prospectively evaluated. Body parameters (body height, body weight, body surface area and body mass index) and laboratory data were collected. After data processing, the volume of liver was assessed. RESULTS: The mean liver volume was found to be 1445.20 ± 329.18 cm3. Liver volume best correlated with age (p < 0.05, correlation coefficient: r = 0.13) and correlation with body height was 0.10 and with other parameter as body weight, BMI and BSA was respectively (p < 0.05) 0.05, 0.08 and 0.09. CONCLUSION: The Liver volume assessed with computerized tomography scanning has correlated well with age reciprocally and with body height positively.