Average splenic width?

Average splenic width?

• A. 6 cm
• B. 10 cm
• C. 8 cm
• D. 7 cm

Answer: (C)

Normal splenic width in ultrasound reflects the transverse thickness of the spleen. In adults, this width is typically around 8 cm, a value commonly cited as the average. While the spleen can vary and smaller widths (about 6 cm) are within the lower end of normal and larger widths (approaching 10 cm) may suggest a larger body habitus or atypical anatomy, 8 cm sits in the standard middle range used to define an average. When assessing, measure across the widest part of the spleen in the transverse view with the calipers perpendicular to the long axis.

Normal splenic width in ultrasound reflects the transverse thickness of the spleen. In adults, this width is typically around 8 cm, a value commonly cited as the average. While the spleen can vary and smaller widths (about 6 cm) are within the lower end of normal and larger widths (approaching 10 cm) may suggest a larger body habitus or atypical anatomy, 8 cm sits in the standard middle range used to define an average. When assessing, measure across the widest part of the spleen in the transverse view with the calipers perpendicular to the long axis.