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Normal is around 4" or 8cm give or take a bit. Abnormal or enlarged is 6" plus.
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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.
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.
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.
Why spleen and the gallbladder were not palpable?
They were of normal size. A normal-sized spleen and gallbladder are not palpable.
How big is a spleen in vertical length?
It varies, a spleen is usually the size of the persons fist.
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
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.
Does the spleen contain erythrocytes?
The aged red cells self destruct in the spleen , where they squeeze through the red pulp of the spleen. When the spleen is removed, the number of abnormal red cells and old cells circulating in the blood increases considerably.
Is 13cm dangerous size for spleen?
yes
Why does the spleen enlarge in sickle cell?
Because the spleen is responsible for destruction of abnormal red blood cells; therefore since sickle cell causes abnormalities in red blood cells, the spleen works extra hard for extended periods of time to remove them.
