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3. Healthy vs. Enlarged Spleen

A healthy adult spleen weighs between five and six ounces and measures between 4.3 to 4.7 inches. It is undetectable during a routine medical exam. In the case of mild splenomegaly, the spleen is larger than 4.7 inches but smaller than 7.9 inches, and the doctor can feel it. Severe splenomegaly means the spleen is larger than 7.9 inches and is likely a symptom of a more serious disease, requiring additional testing.

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