Learn About Hypersplenism
Hypersplenism is an overactive spleen. The spleen is an organ found in the upper left side of your abdomen. The spleen helps filter old and damaged cells from your bloodstream. If your spleen is overactive, it removes the blood cells too early and too quickly. An overactive spleen is often, but not always, enlarged (splenomegaly).
The spleen plays a key role in helping your body fight infections. Problems with the spleen can make you more likely to develop infections.
Common causes of hypersplenism include:
- Cirrhosis (advanced liver disease)
- Lymphoma
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- Various connective tissue and inflammatory diseases
Symptoms include:
- Enlarged spleen
- Low level of one or more types of blood cells
- Feeling full too soon after eating
- Stomach pain on the left side
Samaritan Medical Center
Frank Rhode is an Internal Medicine provider in Watertown, New York. Dr. Rhode and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.
Rochester General Hospital
Peter Kouides is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Kouides and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. His top areas of expertise are Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, and Hemophilia B.
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Serge Dauphin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Elmira, New York. Dr. Dauphin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Summary: This study assesses the effectiveness of microwave ablation of the spleen in conjunction with splenic artery occlusion for treating secondary hypersplenism.
Published Date: April 24, 2023
Published By: Anna C. Edens Hurst, MD, MS, Associate Professor in Medical Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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