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Is it possible to have a ruptured/enlarged spleen from stress?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I have never : Heard of splenic enlargement or rupture due to emotional stress.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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