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splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) could cause the spleen to rupture. The principal of my elementary school had a pet Saint Bernard that died from a ruptured spleen.
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What do you mean by borderline splenomegaly?
borderline splenomegaly what does this mean? why does the spleen enlarge ?
Is it true that splenomegaly means abnormal softening of the spleen?
No, splenomegaly refers to an abnormal enlargement of the spleen, not abnormal softening. Abnormal softening of the spleen is known as splenic infarction.
What are the signs of splenomegaly?
the splenomegaly is the enlargement of spleen; the spleen is a organ in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen( below the diaphragm and to the side of the stomach)
What is the most common cause of splenomegaly in adults?
Splenomegaly is the enlargement of the spleen and is generally caused by infectious diseases such as mononucleosis or other diseases such as cancer or a bacterial infection.
What can liver and spleen scans detect?
Cirrhosis and splenomegaly due to abscess or tumor
Is splenomegaly present in dengue fever?
Yes, it can. The viruses affects the production of platelets and the spleen is important in recycling the blood.
Liver small with unsmooth surface and large spleen?
micronodular cirrhosis of the liver leading to portal venous hypertension and splenomegaly
What is borderline splenomegaly?
I just did a CT scan because i was having cramping in my lower abdomen and i wasnt feeling to well. The results said everything was fine except that i had mild splenomegaly and it was 1.6cm more prominent than it should be. Is there any specific reasoning for this? Should i change something I'm doing incorrectly? Daniel Horowitz
What are the symptoms of PKD?
The more common symptoms include variable degrees of jaundice (a yellowish pigment of the skin), slightly to moderately enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), and increased incidence of gallstones.
Why splenomegaly occur in portal hypertension?
i think portal hypertension is a cause of spleenomegaly because in portal hypertension portal blood flow toward the spleen that may lead to over burden over the spleen
What dpes Radiation therapy treat?
Radiation therapy is used to treat splenomegaly, spleen pain, bone pain, tumors in certain places such as next to the spinal cord, and fluid accumulation inside the abdomen
What does megaly indicate?
"Megaly" typically indicates enlargement of a specific organ or structure in the body. For example, hepatomegaly refers to enlargement of the liver, splenomegaly refers to enlargement of the spleen, and cardiomegaly refers to enlargement of the heart.
