Spleen size evaluation in children: Time to define splenomegaly for pediatric surgeons and pediatricians.

Gloria PelizzoMarinella GuazzottiCatherine KlersyGhassan NakibFederico CostanzoErika AndreattaGabrio BassottiValeria Calcaterra

Published in: PloS one (2018)

The current concept of splenomegaly is not applicable in pediatric surgery. A dedicated classification of splenomegaly is needed for children and would improve the safety and feasibility of treatment.

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young adults
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