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The size and weight of the spleen are liable to very extreme variations at different periods of life, in different individuals, and in the same individual under different conditions. In the adult it is usually about 12 cm. in length, 7 cm. in breadth, and 3 or 4 cm. in thickness, and weighs about 200 grams. At birth its weight, in proportion to the entire body, is almost equal to what is observed in the adult, being as 1 to 350; while in the adult it varies from 1 to 320 and 400. In old age the organ not only diminishes in weight, but decreases considerably in proportion to the entire body, being as 1 to 700. The size of the spleen is increased during and after digestion, and varies according to the state of nutrition of the body, being large in highly fed, and small in starved animals. In malarial fever it becomes much enlarged, weighing occasionally as much as 9 kilos.
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∙ 15y agoIn general, the normal adult spleen is between 9 and 12 cm in size.
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∙ 14y agoThe normal size of your spleen is 10cm in lenght.If a CT is performed, it is consider enlarged if is greater than 10cm in length. It usually weighs 150 grams .
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∙ 14y agothe spleen is about the same size as your heart!
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∙ 15y agoSpleens in healthy adult humans are approximately 6 to 16 centimetres (2.4 to 6.3 in) in length.
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∙ 14y agoThis depends on the original size of the spleen.
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∙ 11y agoIn adult,it is about 120 mm
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Why spleen and the gallbladder were not palpable?
They were of normal size. A normal-sized spleen and gallbladder are not palpable.
Is it true that splenomegaly means abnormal softening of the spleen?
It is false; splenomegaly is enlargement of the spleen.
Can alcohol rupture your spleen?
no seek medical attention, an enlarged spleen can be an underlining symptom , alcohol is not an answer for the care your body needs, do yourself a favor forget alcohol, tobacco also, your body will love you for it
Can the spleen restrict production of platelets?
spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. let me explain this in simple word. spleen has abundant macrophages, which can sense abnormalities of red blood cells(RBC) and pletlet. abnormal and old RBC and pletlet are removed from circulation by spleen. so many conditions in which spleen gets bigger that would remove more pletlet even if they are normal, leading to decrese the count of pletlet.
What is homogeneous attenuation of liver and spleen?
When a report only states homogeneous attenuation, it only shows that the spleen and liver appear normal and that there are no unusual masses or densities present.
What would an abnormal spleen size be?
Normal is around 4" or 8cm give or take a bit. Abnormal or enlarged is 6" plus.
Why spleen and the gallbladder were not palpable?
They were of normal size. A normal-sized spleen and gallbladder are not palpable.
What is size of spleen?
The normal size of a spleen is 12 to 14 cm across. If it is larger than that, there may be an infection or illness causing the expansion.
Is it true that splenomegaly means abnormal softening of the spleen?
It is false; splenomegaly is enlargement of the spleen.
What is splenorrhagia?
Bleeding or abnormal fluid discharge from the spleen.
Is a spleen size of 556 normal?
For humans the average size is 1"x 3"x 5". Assuming that your "556" means '5x5x6', that size indicates that its owner may be suffering from one of the many diseases or infections that cause the spleen to enlarge.
Does the spleen store platelets?
spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. let me explain this in simple word. spleen has abundant macrophages, which can sense abnormalities of red blood cells(RBC) and platelet. abnormal and old RBC and platelet are removed from circulation by spleen. so many conditions in which spleen gets bigger that would remove more platelet even if they are normal, leading to decrease the count of platelet.
Is it normal to be abnormal or abnormal to be normal?
Both.
What is the opposite of normally?
Abnormal
Is it normal to be abnormal?
abnormal is anything that is not considered as normal
What is the medical term meaning softening of the spleen?
EnhancementHypertrophy-Increase in the size of an organ or tissue without an increase in number of the cells.Hyperplasia-Increase in the size of an organ or tissue with an increase in number of cells.
Weight of a spleen?
The average weight of an adult spleen is 0.44 lbs. During and after digestion, the size of the spleen increases. Infection of malaria or mono can also cause the spleen to increase in size. If the increase in size is significant, the spleen can rupture. If the spleen ruptures, immediate medicalcare is necessary. You may need emergency surgery to control the bleeding.
