Spleen Enlargement
Spleen enlargement or a swollen spleen is called splenomegaly. It often occurs along with liver enlargement (hepatomegaly) and together the two symptoms are called hepatosplenomegaly. The spleen is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system and is closely
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Causes
Causes of an enlarged spleen include:
- Abdominal trauma
- Internal bleeding
- Infections
- Liver disorders (some types)
- Anemias (some types)
- Spleen disorders
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Liver Enlargement- Overview| Causes
- Infection- Overview| Types| Drugs
- Lymphatic Symptoms- Overview| Causes| Types
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Spleen Enlargement:
- Liver Disorders- Overview| Drugs
- Anemia- Overview| Causes| Types| Drugs
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