Sarah Blackburn's decision to get a full-body MRI revealed a life-threatening aneurysm, leading to a life-altering surgery ...
Don't worry about it. Check this out. The spleen's that soft, purple organ located right behind the stomach and under the lungs. It's about five inches wide and weighs about six ounces.
Police said the woman, who suffered a lacerated spleen and fractured leg, was taken to a hospital for treatment. SDPD said alcohol was not a factor in the collision, which is under investigation.
Men had larger spleens than women (p<0.001). White subjects had larger spleens than African-American subjects (p<0.001). A previous history of infectious mononucleosis or the presence of recent cold ...