Abnormal Finding

If the Spleen is enlarged describe how many fingers below costal margin, consistency, surface and tenderness. Spleen can be enlarged due to a variety of diseases. Following are few of the common diseases.

• Splenomegaly: (Cirrhosis, Hemoglobinopathy, Myelofibrosis, SBE, Typhoid, Lupus, Sarcoidosis, Lymphoma )
• Tenderness: (Infarct, Hemorrhage, Infection, SBE, Typhoid)
• Consistency: Soft (Typhoid), Firm (cirrhosis, hemoglobinopathy)