The spleen acts as part of the immune system by filtering blood. Splenomegaly occurs when the spleen grows larger or becomes heavier. Healthcare professionals consider splenomegaly when the spleen is ...

Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen. This can cause stomach discomfort, decreased blood flow and filtering, and anemia. It can even lead to a ruptured spleen, so taking precautions and seeing a doctor ...

Extraction of splenomegaly labels at large scale can help identify patient populations likely to develop portal hypertension from chemotherapy or at increased risk for complications related to ...

4 Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA 5 Department of Family Medicine/Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky Objectives: To ...

The spleen is a small organ at the top of the abdomen. It filters the blood and helps defend the body against pathogens. In this article, we will explain its anatomy, what it does, and what happens ...