Must rule out other masses like gastric tumors, pancreatic pseudocysts, or a distended bladder.

– A comprehensive academic course from the UNESS Campus archives covering definitions, physical exams, and diagnostic strategies.

Ultrasound is usually the first step to confirm size and check for nodules or cysts.

Used to assess shape, consistency (soft vs. hard), and sensitivity.

– A detailed lecture PDF from the Faculty of Medicine, Constantine that explains clinical signs like the "iceberg sign" (signe du glaçon).

💡 A liver is considered enlarged (hepatomegaly) if the height measures more than 12 cm along the midclavicular line.

– A clinical guide hosted on Oncorea focused on differentiating between obesity, pregnancy, and organomegaly.

– An older but highly regarded article from La Revue du Praticien archived by ECN Bordeaux. Key Clinical Takeaways