The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between US quarts and Imperial gallons. What is a US quart (US qt)? A US quart is a unit of volume in US Customary Units. The symbol for US quart is US qt. There are 4.80380169 US quarts in an Imperial gallon. What is an Imperial gallon (Imperial gal)?
Your spleen is an organ located just below your left rib cage. Many conditions â including infections, liver disease and some cancers â can cause an enlarged spleen, also known as splenomegaly (spleh-no-MEG-uh-lee). An enlarged spleen usually doesn't cause symptoms. It's often discovered during a routine physical exam.
Causes of an Enlarged Spleen. An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, blood diseases characterized by abnormal blood cells, problems with the lymph system, or other conditions.Here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen: Infections. 1  Viral infections, such as mononucleosis.he spleen also maintains healthy red and white blood cells and platelets; platelets help your blood clot. The spleen filters blood, removing abnormal blood cells from the bloodstream. A spleen is normally about the size of your fist. A doctor usually can't feel it during an exam.