Sonographic evaluation of spleen size in apparently healthy children in north-west Ethiopia, 2020: time to define splenomegaly

Abstract Background Assessment of spleen size is an important part of the clinical skills of medical students and physicians. Many diseases can affect the size of the aforementioned organ, ranging from infective processes to malignant disorders. However, to detect changes, prior knowledge of the act...

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Main Authors: Binalfew Tsehay, Dessalegn Shitie, Abebe Afenigus, Mustofa Essa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02792-z