Hypersplenism
Hypersplenism is an imprecise term commonly used to refer to a clinical state characterised by:
- reduced red blood cells, platelets, and granulocytes in any combination
- splenomegaly of any cause
- an adequately cellular bone marrow - ie. indicating that there is sufficient compensation to cytopenia
- totally or partially correctable by splenectomy
Symptoms include:
- abdominal discomfort
- anaemia
- infection
- bleeding
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