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  2. Splenic infarction - Wikipedia

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    Splenic infarction is a condition in which blood flow supply to the spleen is compromised, [1] leading to partial or complete infarction (tissue death due to oxygen shortage) in the organ. [2] Splenic infarction occurs when the splenic artery or one of its branches are occluded, for example by a blood clot .

  3. Spleen pain - Wikipedia

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    Splenic infarct appears as a wedge-shaped area of splenic tissue with the apex pointed toward the hilum and the base of the splenic capsule. As the infarction matures, the affected tissue may normalize, liquefy or become contracted or scarred. Abdominal ultrasound has also been used to detect splenic infarction. Ultrasound findings of the ...

  4. Splenic injury - Wikipedia

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    Splenic artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure and, where successful, avoids splenectomy. If an individual's spleen is enlarged, as is frequent in mononucleosis , most physicians will advise against activities (such as contact sports ) where injury to the abdomen could be catastrophic.

  5. Splenosis - Wikipedia

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    Some people experience symptoms, such as abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, hemorrhage, or hydronephrosis. Tissue infarction due to limited blood supply can be a cause of symptomatic splenosis. [6] Symptoms of splenosis affecting the thoracic cavity sometimes include hemoptysis or pleurisy.

  6. Splenic sequestration crisis - Wikipedia

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    Splenic sequestration crisis is a life-threatening illness common in pediatric patients with homozygous sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. Up to 30% of these children may develop splenic sequestration crisis with a mortality rate of up to 15%.

  7. Asplenia with cardiovascular anomalies - Wikipedia

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    Asplenia with cardiovascular anomalies, also known as Ivemark syndrome and right atrial isomerism, [1] is an example of a heterotaxy syndrome.These uncommon congenital disorders are characterized by defects in the heart, spleen and paired organs such as the lungs and kidneys.

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    The claim: White House will appear on sex offender registry after Trump takes office. A Nov. 9 post (direct link, archive link) on X, formerly Twitter, shows the exterior of the White House.“As ...

  9. Asplenia - Wikipedia

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    Acquired asplenia occurs for several reasons: . Following splenectomy due to splenic rupture from trauma or because of tumor; After splenectomy with the goal of interfering with splenic function, as a treatment for diseases (e.g. idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, thalassemia, spherocytosis), in which the spleen's usual activity exacerbates the disease