Hypersplenism Overview
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
North Shore - Lij Medical PC
Robert Rosen is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Rosen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Parkes Weber Syndrome, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Vulvectomy.
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Elizabeth Guevara is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Guevara has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.
Bronxcare Health System
Philip Rubin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Rubin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersplenism. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), and Heyde Syndrome.
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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