What Causes an Enlarged Spleen?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Diagnosis
An enlarged spleen is discovered during physical examination. Slim people usually have palpable spleens, for which reason an enlarged spleen can be noticed. This is not usually the case in obese persons. Other tests are done to confirm the diagnosis including blood tests such as complete blood count or CBC to check the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
An ultrasound, CT scan, and or MRI can be used to determine the size of the spleen, the effect of the spleen on other organs, and blood flow to the spleen.
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