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Splenic Involvement
SIZE:
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Wide range of size (race, body size and height)
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Normal
size spleen may contain lymphoma and
enlarged
spleen may be
due to other causes
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No agreement on:
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Single, multiple or volumetric measurement
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Cut-off
Recommendations for splenic evaluation:
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PET/CT:
Best method (diffuse, focal)
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CT:
cut-off for splenomegaly is
13cm vertical length