The spleen, once thought to be the seat of anger, can indicate many different underlying diagnoses and palpating it in urgent care is important.  

Check out the paper mentioned

Aldulaimi S, Mendez AM. Splenomegaly: Diagnosis and Management in Adults. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Sep 1;104(3):271-276. PMID: 34523897.

Check out the Dr Verghese TED talk mentioned

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