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.

This involves using a computer and X-rays to create detailed images of the spleen and surrounding area to identify the location of the splenic rupture and the extent of internal bleeding.

The spleen is a lymphoid organ that filters the blood. It removes old red blood cells and recycles iron. The spleen contains unique populations of immune cells and is thought to be important for ...

A CT scan revealed major internal injuries, including a serious spleen injury and massive blood loss in the abdomen. Understanding the urgency, the doctors decided to perform emergency ...