Sarah Blackburn also underwent this examination - but not because she ... She was diagnosed with a splenic artery aneurysm – a bulging blood vessel near the spleen that can be especially risky ...

Subjects then underwent a limited abdominal ultrasound examination, where splenic length and width were recorded. Results: Mean (SD) splenic length was 10.65 (1.55) cm and width, 5.16 (1.21) cm. Men ...

Diagnosing a ruptured spleen involves a medical history review, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Your healthcare provider will review your medical history and ask about your symptoms.