Palpation and percussion may provide a more reliable determination of liver span than measurement of projection below the costal margin. Hepatomegaly may be indicative of an intrauterine infection.

Liver palpation and percussion revealed nothing unusual; no fluid retention was detected. Cardiovascular and neurologic exams were also unremarkable. A complete blood count was within normal limits.

Furthermore, the investigators reported a reduction in hepatomegaly upon palpation. ... Protection from liver glutathione depletion and lipid superoxidation: Valenzuela et al.