Is 13 Cm Liver Size Normal

By percussion, the mean liver size is 7 cm for women and 10.5 cm for men (Table 94.1). A liver span 2 to 3 cm larger or smaller than these values is considered abnormal. The liver weighs 1200 to 1400 g in the adult woman and 1400 to 1500 g in the adult man.

How do you measure hepatomegaly?

The best way to assess size is by percussion – a normal-sized liver can appear enlarged if displaced downwards by lung disorders. An enlarged liver expands down and across towards the left iliac fossa (LIF).

Is mild hepatomegaly serious?

Mild hepatomegaly is not a disease by itself but a sign of a disease. It can sometimes be normal or may be associated with fatty liver, infections like malaria etc.