Correlation of Liver and Spleen Size

Abstract

The size of the liver and spleen was determined by scintiphotography in 214 patients and the results correlated with the physical findings concerning these two organs. False-positive interpretations of liver size and false-negative interpretations of spleen size were very common as determined by physical examination. The findings of a palpable spleen by physical examination correlated to a very high degree with anatomical enlargement of that organ.