Diagnoses

• splenomegally
• rupture

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Ultrasound abdomen

• FAST – focused abdominal sonography for trauma
  • Free fluid within peritoneal cavity
  • Bedside, not formal USS
  • Used to determine if urgent exploratory laparotomy is required
• Splenomegaly
  • Part of upper abdominal USS
  • Basic measure of size
  • May see signs of cirrhosis depending on cause