Definition of Splenitis:
Inflammation of the spleen, caused by a variety of conditions ranging from exposure to hemolytic chemicals, systemic infections lodged in the spleen, even cancer. Splenomegaly: For practical purposes a term interchangeable with splenitis, since neither will have the usual symptoms associated with inflammation. Splenomegaly is often associated with viral hepatitis, mononucleosis, typhoid fever and abnormally high levels of red blood cells or platelets.
Also: Splenomegaly
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“In severe failure of the right ventricle, elevated venous pressures are transmitted to the portal system, leading to congestion of the spleen and splenomegaly.”
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“Simultaneous enlargement of both the liver (hepatomegaly) and the spleen (splenomegaly).”
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“...The most common clinical presentations in the high-risk groups or ARC patients include: chronic generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, fever, fatigue, malaise, night sweats, weight loss, anorexia, oral candidiasis, recurrent herpes infections, and diarrhea...”
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“...Approximately 20% have acute systemic JRA which is characterized by febrile onset, variable joint manifestations, rash, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, liver disease and, rarely, by GI tract disease...”
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“...A blood count can show the following signs: neutropenia (low white blood cell count); anemia (low red blood cell count); thrombocytopenia (low platelet count); enlarged spleen (splenomegaly); (more rarely) enlarged liver (hepatomegaly); abnormal granules in cells; abnormal nuclear shape and size; chromosomal abnormalities, including chromosomal translocations and abnormal...”
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Last updated: Mar 06, 2024