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Method: s: A total of 48 patients (22 male and 26 female) with splenomegaly (>130 mm) were evaluated by renal Doppler US examination. The etiologies and durations of splenomegaly were found to be different. Renal sphericity indices were calculated for demonstration of extrinsic compression (long axis/short axis). The resistive index values obtained via both compressed left kidney by splenomegaly and contralateral right kidney were measured. Mean values were calculated and difference of mean resistive index between both kidneys were compared. Results: : The sphericity indices were higher in compressed left kidney (mean +/-SD) (2.4 +/- 0.4) than contralateral normal side (2.3 +/- 0.3). The mean RI of the compressed and contralateral kidney were 0.67 +/- 0.5 and 0.65 +/- 0.4, respectively. The mean RI value of the left side is statistically higher than right side (p< 0.01). Conclusions: : During renal Doppler examinations it should be kept in mind that the extrinsic pressure caused by enlarged spleen may significantly alter renal RI measurements.