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==Surgery== | ==Surgery== | ||
Surgery to remove the spleen ([[splenectomy]]) may be required on rare occasions if the patient is anemic or when the enlarged organ affects the patient’s comfort. | Surgery to remove the spleen ([[splenectomy]]) may be required on rare occasions if the patient is anemic or when the enlarged organ affects the patient’s comfort. | ||
Other patients may require [[Replacement joint|joint replacement]] surgery to improve mobility and quality of life. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Surgery
Surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy) may be required on rare occasions if the patient is anemic or when the enlarged organ affects the patient’s comfort.
Other patients may require joint replacement surgery to improve mobility and quality of life.