Neonatal hepatosplenomegaly

Neonatal hepatosplenomegaly refers to clinically neonatal hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. That is, the size of the liver and spleen is beyond the normal range (the upper bound of the normal newborn liver is generally in the fourth intercostal space of the right midclavicular line, the lower bound is generally 1 ~ 2cm below the right costal margin, and the subxiphoid is more accessible, about 2cm. The spleen is at the left midclavicular line Can not touch or exceed 1cm under the rib edge, soft texture.). In the neonatal period, hepatosplenomegaly is a more common clinical symptom, and the cause should be found as soon as possible. The difference is benign self-limiting disease or malignant disease. There are many diseases that cause hepatosplenomegaly, and it is difficult to diagnose and treat.

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