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I have something hanging from my spleen. what could it be. oncologist not sure waiting on a biopsy. is this normal and could it be malignant?
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Splenic mass: Masses can be malignant as well as benign. Biopsy helps especially if it grows in size in a month or two.
Answered 10/12/2016
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