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I was just wondering if its possible for an enlarged spleen to push out your left lower rib cage? or what kind of things might cause your rib cage to protrude? thank you?

Q: i was just wondering if its possible for an enlarged spleen to push out your left lower rib cage? or what kind of things might cause your rib cage to protrude? thank you?

: Even a spleen I could see across the room would not do this. Most likely a congenital problem with rib cage its self. Show to Dr.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Even a spleen I could see across the room would not do this. Most likely a congenital problem with rib cage its self. Show to Dr.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2021

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A member asked:

I was just wondering if its possible for an enlarged spleen to push out your left lower rib cage? or what kind of things might cause your rib cage to protrude? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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