Splenomegaly

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Teenager with subsequent diagnosis of leukemia.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The spleen is clearly outlined with the tip extending down into the flank (to the level of L3).

Case Discussion

This patient had a proven diagnosis of leukemia which was the cause for the splenomegaly .

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