Abstract
Histometrical determinations of volume ratio of splenic sinus, the mean breadth of splenic cords and the mean sectional area of sinuses were described. The above quantities were estimated of spleens in Banti's syndrome in comparison to other conditions of the organ. Banti spleens could be characterized by small values of the mean sinus sectional area. The total sinus length was increased. The condition corresponded to sinus hyperplasia. Distinct correlations were con-firmed between the mean sectional area of splenic sinus and hepatic lesions, portal pressure, splenic weight, esophageal varices, leukocyte and platelet counts of peripheral blood. The development of Banti spleens was discussed on the basis of the histometrical results.
