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A 31-year-old female asked:
Ct scan showed enlarged spleen and the peritoneum section said- no inflammatory process, suspicious ascites. what does all this mean? i have fatigue
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Dr. Carson Liuanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
Splenic Vein Problem: You should get an ultrasound Doppler Duplex to make sure there's isn't a blood clot in the splenic vein. (Splenic Vein Thrombosis)
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
PossibleFluidInPerit: We can not comment more than there is suspicion of fluid in your Peritoneal Cavity(Ascitis) and for some reason you have enlarged spleen.And they don't see any inflammation
You need to discuss this findings with the doctor who examined you and ordered the Ct Scan.It has to be in context of your symptoms,signs and what does your doctor suspects you may or may not have
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