LYMPHATIC
SPLEEN
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Question
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How large is the spleen?
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12 in long and 7 in wide.
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12 cm long and 7 cm wide.
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7 in long and 12 in wide.
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7 cm long and 12 cm wide.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Healthcare professionals consider splenomegaly when the spleen is anywhere from 12 to 20 centimeters (cm) (4.7 to 7.9 inches [in]) in length and weighs more than 400 grams (g) (0.88 pounds [lb]). Massive splenomegaly occurs when the spleen is larger than 20 cm (7.9 in) or weighs more than 1, 000 g (2.2 lb).
Detailed explanation-2: -Splenomegaly refers to enlargement of the spleen. The upper limit of the normal adult splenic length is traditionally cited at 12 cm, but lengths upwards of 14 cm can be seen in normal, taller males 7.
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