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This study evaluated the diagnostic value of subcostal liver margin diameter for identifying hepatomegaly.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this cross-sectional study, 42 patients with hepatomegaly and 42 healthy individuals under 18\u2009years underwent liver measurements by ultrasonography at two radiology centres. Liver diameter below the costal margin through the midclavicular was obtained, and the statistical analysis using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was made.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Mean subcostal diameter in patients with hepatomegaly was 44.05\u2009\u00b1\u200912.84\u2009mm and was 11.65\u2009\u00b1\u20097.89\u2009mm in controls. ROC curve analysis demonstrated a cut-off of 20.5 to 22.5\u2009mm for the diagnosis of hepatomegaly. Considering 2\u2009cm as the cut-off was great for diagnosing hepatomegaly in paediatric patients without considering age.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study demonstrated liver diameter below the costal margin as an alternative method for identifying hepatomegaly in paediatric patients. 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