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Case Report
A 45-year-old male presented to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal distention and discomfort for the past few days. The patient reported a gradual onset of bloating and fullness in the abdomen, which has been worsening over time. In addition, he also reported a feeling of heaviness in the left upper quadrant of his abdomen.
On physical examination, the patient was noted to have a firm and distended abdomen, with tenderness on palpation in the left upper quadrant. A palpable mass was felt in the same area, consistent with splenomegaly. Laboratory investigations revealed a mild elevation in white blood cell count and liver function tests. An abdominal ultrasound confirmed the presence of splenomegaly, with the spleen measuring 16 cm in length.
Further workup including a complete blood count and peripheral blood smear showed no evidence of hematologic malignancy or infectious etiology. A CT scan of the abdomen was performed, which revealed no additional abnormalities except for the enlarged spleen.
The patient was diagnosed with splenomegaly of unknown etiology and was started on symptomatic treatment to alleviate his abdominal discomfort. He was advised to follow up with a hematologist for further evaluation and management of the underlying cause of his splenomegaly.
In conclusion, this case highlights the importance of considering splenomegaly in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with abdominal distention and discomfort. Further evaluation is necessary to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management of splenomegaly.