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Is Slightly Enlarged Spleen And Liver Normal In An Infant?
Hi, I am Rezwan. My 8.5 months male child recently had a routine abdominal USG and the impression was mild hepato-spleenomegaly (Spleen size is 8 cm) with normal texture, no focal lession, Hepatic biliary tree is well seen and found it normal. Spleen texture is also normal. He has no complain or health problem but i am very much anxious. Will you please tell me is it normal to have slightly enlarged spleen & liver?
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern.
As infants has low space in abdominal cavity in infants up to 1 year. Hence there is mild hepatosplenomegaly. Spleen is 1-2 cm palpable below left costal margin and liver is also 1-2 cm below right costal margin in infants.
You should be worried only when there is history of fever, weight loss and anemia.
Hope it helps best.
Take care.
Regards
Dr Ejaz
As infants has low space in abdominal cavity in infants up to 1 year. Hence there is mild hepatosplenomegaly. Spleen is 1-2 cm palpable below left costal margin and liver is also 1-2 cm below right costal margin in infants.
You should be worried only when there is history of fever, weight loss and anemia.
Hope it helps best.
Take care.
Regards
Dr Ejaz
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