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Could a ugi determine a enlarged spleen ?
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Not usually: An UGI may incidentally note something pressing on the left side of the stomach and raise the suspicion of an enlarged spleen. A ct scan or abdominal ultrasound would be able to confirm the diagnosis.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Anatomy: No. The spleen is not inside the GI tract.
Answered 6/10/2014
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