The Condition"...The spleen is located on the left side of the abdomen and weighs around 200g (8oz) in the average healthy adult..."
The Condition" Spleen enlargement, also called splenomegaly, is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size..." Relationship to Hypersplenism"Hypersplenism is sometimes referred to as enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), but in fact an enlarged spleen is one of the symptoms of hypersplenism..." Recommendation Surgery"A severely ruptured spleen is usually surgically removed..."
The Condition"...Similar to other organs of the lymphatic system, particular immune cells (B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes) and blood cells are either made or matured inside the spleen..."
The Condition"...This includes ... Infectious mononucleosis ( EBV or CMV), "glandular fever"..."
The Condition"...Blood tests such as a CBC Ultrasound Abdominal film or CT scan Bone marrow biopsy Other tests to check for underlying disorders..."
The Condition"...considered a dual-purpose organ: it filters the blood and removes abnormal cells (such as old and defective red blood cells), and it makes disease-fighting components of the immune system (including antibodies and lymphocytes)..."
The Condition"...Biliary atresia Cystic fibrosis Hemolytic anemias Thalassemia Hemoglobinopathies Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia Immune hemolytic anemia Cancers Leukemia Lymphoma Hodgkin's disease Other causes Sarcoidosis Sickle cell splenic crisis Banti's syndrome Felty syndrome Splenomegaly occurs in about 10% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients..."
The Condition"...Liver Diseases Cirrhosis (portal vein obstruction, portal hypertension) Sclerosing cholangitis Wilson's disease Biliary atresia Cystic fibrosis Hemolytic anemias Thalassemia Hemoglobinopathies Hemolytic anemia due to..."
The Condition"...Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a wide range of disorders involving the blood or lymph system, and by infection, malignancies, liver disease, or parasites..."