Spleen Enlarged Learning Center

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Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.

Basic Info

Symptoms
  • Left Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Causes
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.
Tests
  • Abdominal CT scan
  • Bartonella henselae antibody test
  • Complete Blood Count
Treatments
Appropriate limitation of activity, including avoiding contact sports, will help prevent trauma that might cause the sp...
Risk Factors
  • Portal Hypertension
Complications
  • Post-splenectomy disorder
  • Sepsis
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Although often there are no symptoms from an enlarged spleen, you may experience pain in the left upper section of your...

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