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| name = Splenomegaly | |||
| image = [[File:Splenomegalie_bei_CLL_(labeled).jpg]] | |||
| caption = Splenomegaly in a patient with [[chronic lymphocytic leukemia]] | |||
| field = [[Hematology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Abdominal pain]], feeling of fullness | |||
| complications = [[Hypersplenism]], [[anemia]], [[thrombocytopenia]] | |||
| onset = Variable | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Infection]], [[liver disease]], [[cancer]], [[inflammatory diseases]] | |||
| risks = [[Infection]], [[bleeding]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]] | |||
| differential = [[Hepatomegaly]], [[lymphadenopathy]] | |||
| treatment = Addressing underlying cause, [[splenectomy]] in severe cases | |||
| prognosis = Depends on underlying cause | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
[[File:Maximum_length_of_spleen_on_ultrasonography.jpg|Maximum length of spleen on ultrasonography|left|thumb]] | |||
[[File:Gray1217.png|Splenomegaly|left|thumb]] | |||
'''Splenomegaly''' is a condition characterized by an enlarged [[spleen]]. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of the [[abdomen]] and is responsible for filtering the blood, storing blood cells, and fighting infections. | '''Splenomegaly''' is a condition characterized by an enlarged [[spleen]]. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of the [[abdomen]] and is responsible for filtering the blood, storing blood cells, and fighting infections. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Splenomegaly can be caused by a variety of conditions, including [[infections]], [[cancers]], [[liver diseases]], and [[blood disorders]]. Some specific causes include [[malaria]], [[leukemia]], [[lymphoma]], [[cirrhosis]], and [[sickle cell disease]]. | Splenomegaly can be caused by a variety of conditions, including [[infections]], [[cancers]], [[liver diseases]], and [[blood disorders]]. Some specific causes include [[malaria]], [[leukemia]], [[lymphoma]], [[cirrhosis]], and [[sickle cell disease]]. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
In many cases, splenomegaly does not cause any symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include pain or fullness in the left upper abdomen, anemia, fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding. | In many cases, splenomegaly does not cause any symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include pain or fullness in the left upper abdomen, anemia, fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Splenomegaly is often discovered during a physical examination. If an enlarged spleen is suspected, further tests may be conducted to confirm the diagnosis. These tests may include a [[complete blood count]], [[liver function tests]], [[imaging tests]] such as an [[ultrasound]] or [[CT scan]], and in some cases, a [[spleen biopsy]]. | Splenomegaly is often discovered during a physical examination. If an enlarged spleen is suspected, further tests may be conducted to confirm the diagnosis. These tests may include a [[complete blood count]], [[liver function tests]], [[imaging tests]] such as an [[ultrasound]] or [[CT scan]], and in some cases, a [[spleen biopsy]]. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The treatment for splenomegaly depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, treatment may not be necessary. If treatment is needed, it may include medications to treat the underlying condition, surgery to remove the spleen ([[splenectomy]]), or other treatments as appropriate. | The treatment for splenomegaly depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, treatment may not be necessary. If treatment is needed, it may include medications to treat the underlying condition, surgery to remove the spleen ([[splenectomy]]), or other treatments as appropriate. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Spleen]] | * [[Spleen]] | ||
* [[Hepatosplenomegaly]] | * [[Hepatosplenomegaly]] | ||
* [[Splenectomy]] | * [[Splenectomy]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Abdominal disorders]] | [[Category:Abdominal disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
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| Splenomegaly | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, feeling of fullness |
| Complications | Hypersplenism, anemia, thrombocytopenia |
| Onset | Variable |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Infection, liver disease, cancer, inflammatory diseases |
| Risks | Infection, bleeding |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, ultrasound, CT scan |
| Differential diagnosis | Hepatomegaly, lymphadenopathy |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Addressing underlying cause, splenectomy in severe cases |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on underlying cause |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Splenomegaly is a condition characterized by an enlarged spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen and is responsible for filtering the blood, storing blood cells, and fighting infections.
Causes[edit]
Splenomegaly can be caused by a variety of conditions, including infections, cancers, liver diseases, and blood disorders. Some specific causes include malaria, leukemia, lymphoma, cirrhosis, and sickle cell disease.
Symptoms[edit]
In many cases, splenomegaly does not cause any symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include pain or fullness in the left upper abdomen, anemia, fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding.
Diagnosis[edit]
Splenomegaly is often discovered during a physical examination. If an enlarged spleen is suspected, further tests may be conducted to confirm the diagnosis. These tests may include a complete blood count, liver function tests, imaging tests such as an ultrasound or CT scan, and in some cases, a spleen biopsy.
Treatment[edit]
The treatment for splenomegaly depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, treatment may not be necessary. If treatment is needed, it may include medications to treat the underlying condition, surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy), or other treatments as appropriate.
