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== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
[[Splenomegaly history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Splenomegaly physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Splenomegaly laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Splenomegaly CT|CT]] | [[Splenomegaly echocardiography or ultrasound|Ultrasound]] | [[Splenomegaly other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Splenomegaly other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | [[Splenomegaly history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Splenomegaly physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Splenomegaly laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Splenomegaly CT|CT]] | [[Splenomegaly echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Splenomegaly other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Splenomegaly other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 21 May 2013
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| Massively enlarged spleen, the result of extramedullary hematopoiesis, is outlined above. This patient's left upper quadrant appears more full than the corresponding area on the right. Image courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine and VA Medical Center, San Diego, California |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Gichoya Judy Wawira [2], Moi University School of Medicine
Synonyms and keywords: Spleen enlargement; enlarged spleen; spleen swelling
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Splenomegaly from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies