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1. On physical examination, the normal span of the liver as measured by percussion in the right midclavicular line is 12–15 cm. It is the largest organ in the body.
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Halevy, J. (1986). The Liver. In: Key Facts in Gastroenterology. Topics in Gastroenterology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-1251-2_7
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