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Correlation of Liver and Spleen Size: Determinations by Nuclear Medicine Studies and Physical Examination

Correlation of Liver and Spleen Size: Determinations by Nuclear Medicine Studies and Physical... 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. References 1. Castell DO: The spleen percussion sign, a useful diagnostic technique. Ann Intern Med 67:1265-1267, 1967.Crossref 2. Castell DO, et al: Estimation of liver size by percussion in normal individuals. Ann Intern Med 70:1183-1198, 1969.Crossref 3. Al-Awqati Q: Percussion of the liver. Ann Intern Med 71:868, 1969.Crossref 4. Patton DD, Garcia EN, Webber MM: Simplified preparations of 99mtechnetium sulfide colloid for liver scanning. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med 97:880-885, 1966.Crossref 5. Sigel RM, Becker DV, Hurley JR: Evaluation of spleen size during routine liver imaging with 99mTc and the scintillation camera. J Nucl Med 11:689-692, 1970. 6. McAffee JG, Ause RG, Wagner HN Jr: Diagnostic value of scintillation scanning of the liver: Follow-up of 1,000 studies. Arch Intern Med 116:95-110, 1965.Crossref 7. Naftalis T, Leevy CM: Clinical estimation of liver size. Am J Dig Dis 8:236-243, 1963.Crossref 8. Larson SM, et al: Dimensions of the normal adult spleen scan and prediction of spleen weight. J Nucl Med 12:123-126, 1971. 9. McIntyre RR, Ebaugh FG Jr: Palpable spleens in college freshmen. Ann Intern Med 66:301-306, 1967.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Internal Medicine American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1974 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9926
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1538-3679
DOI
10.1001/archinte.1974.00320190125018
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Abstract

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. References 1. Castell DO: The spleen percussion sign, a useful diagnostic technique. Ann Intern Med 67:1265-1267, 1967.Crossref 2. Castell DO, et al: Estimation of liver size by percussion in normal individuals. Ann Intern Med 70:1183-1198, 1969.Crossref 3. Al-Awqati Q: Percussion of the liver. Ann Intern Med 71:868, 1969.Crossref 4. Patton DD, Garcia EN, Webber MM: Simplified preparations of 99mtechnetium sulfide colloid for liver scanning. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med 97:880-885, 1966.Crossref 5. Sigel RM, Becker DV, Hurley JR: Evaluation of spleen size during routine liver imaging with 99mTc and the scintillation camera. J Nucl Med 11:689-692, 1970. 6. McAffee JG, Ause RG, Wagner HN Jr: Diagnostic value of scintillation scanning of the liver: Follow-up of 1,000 studies. Arch Intern Med 116:95-110, 1965.Crossref 7. Naftalis T, Leevy CM: Clinical estimation of liver size. Am J Dig Dis 8:236-243, 1963.Crossref 8. Larson SM, et al: Dimensions of the normal adult spleen scan and prediction of spleen weight. J Nucl Med 12:123-126, 1971. 9. McIntyre RR, Ebaugh FG Jr: Palpable spleens in college freshmen. Ann Intern Med 66:301-306, 1967.Crossref

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Archives of Internal MedicineAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 1, 1974

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