What is the normal maximum spleen width?

What is the normal maximum spleen width?

• A. Less than 3 cm
• B. Less than 4 cm
• C. Less than 5 cm
• D. Less than 6 cm

Answer: (B)

Imaging uses a small, tight upper limit for how wide the spleen can be in a healthy person. The spleen sits under the left rib cage and is encased by a capsule, so its transverse dimension stays compact. This upper bound is used to flag splenomegaly—if the measured width exceeds that limit, enlargement is suspected and further assessment is needed. So the correct choice reflects a normal, relatively small width, while larger values would indicate an abnormal increase in spleen size.

Imaging uses a small, tight upper limit for how wide the spleen can be in a healthy person. The spleen sits under the left rib cage and is encased by a capsule, so its transverse dimension stays compact. This upper bound is used to flag splenomegaly—if the measured width exceeds that limit, enlargement is suspected and further assessment is needed. So the correct choice reflects a normal, relatively small width, while larger values would indicate an abnormal increase in spleen size.