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Re: Splenomegaly

From: Bernard Cristalli MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:34:45 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Amber wrote: >
>I am a 23 yr. old female whos has had major problems this past year;
>from emergency surgery for a sbo and following that, a serious abcess.
>Now, my most recent ct scan showed a spleen size of 15. Why is my
>spleen suddenly enlarged. Also, it is able to be felt through abdominal
>palpatation. Any answers is appreciated.

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An enlarged spleen may be felt with a physical palpation, the point is to find the cause. Your spleen is moderately enlarged.

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Bernard Cristalli MD AMACOG AIHP - ACCA - Paris France OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm




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