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Hypersplenism

Hypersplenism: Introduction

Hypersplenism: A condition which is characterized by the exaggeration of blood degrading function of the spleen. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hypersplenism is available below.

Symptoms of Hypersplenism

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Medical Textbooks Online about Hypersplenism

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Splenomegaly
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Splenomegaly
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Splenomegaly
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Splenomegaly
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Splenomegaly
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Definitions of Hypersplenism:

Condition characterized by splenomegaly, some reduction in the number of circulating blood cells in the presence of a normal or hyperactive bone marrow, and the potential for reversal by splenectomy. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders - (Source - WordNet 2.1)


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