Patient's question:
Your friend's child was diagnosed with pediatric splenomegaly after touching the spleen not long after birth. What is this disease? I would like to know how long it takes for pediatric splenomegaly to return to normal.Doctor's answer:
Hepatosplenomegaly in newborns refers to the clinical condition where the liver and spleen of a newborn are enlarged. This means the size of the liver and spleen exceeds the normal range. The upper boundary of the liver in a normal newborn is generally at the 4th intercostal space along the right midclavicular line, while the lower boundary is usually 1 to 2 cm below the right costal margin, and it is more easily palpable below the xiphoid process, approximately 2 cm. The spleen is not palpable below the left midclavicular line at the costal margin or does not exceed 1 cm, with a soft texture and a superficial position. During the neonatal period, hepatosplenomegaly is a relatively common clinical symptom. Hepatosplenomegaly in newborns often decreases as the underlying disease improves and returns to normal with treatment.