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Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly: Splenomegaly is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom Swollen spleen.
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Swollen spleen (medical symptom): Swelling or enlargement of the spleen
Causes of Swollen spleen (Splenomegaly)
The list of causes of Swollen spleen (Splenomegaly) includes:
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Disease Database also lists the following causes for Swollen spleen (Splenomegaly):
- Visceral larva migrans
- Whipple's disease
- Zimmermann-Laband syndrome
- Malaria (malignant tertian)
- Kartagener's syndrome
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causes of Swollen spleen (Splenomegaly)
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Related Symptoms for Splenomegaly
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- Spleen symptoms
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- Enlarged liver
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Splenomegaly (medical condition): Enlarged spleen.
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Medical Textbook Extracts for Splenomegaly
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HEPATOMEGALY
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is there jaundice? Hepatomegaly with jaundice may make one think of hemolytic anemias; toxic or infectious hepatitis; bile duct obstruction due to stones, carcinoma of the pancreas, or ampulla ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
SPLENOMEGALY, ACUTE OR SUBACUTE
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is there fever? The presence of fever should suggest infectious mononucleosis, infectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, acute leukemia, lymphoma, malaria, and bacterial endocarditis, among ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
SPLENOMEGALY, CHRONIC
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is it massive? Massive splenomegaly is characteristic of Gaucher's disease, chronic myeloid leukemia, kala azar, and agnogenic myeloid metaplasia. Is there jaundice? The ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Hepatomegaly, or enlargement of the liver, usually refers to a liver span of larger than 12 cm at the right midclavicular line or a palpable left lobe in the epigastrium. However, liver size... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ of the body. Splenomegaly, or enlargement of the spleen, occurs when the spleen exceeds 12 cm in length, 7 cm in width, or 150 g in mass. Although... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal Masses
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Many disease processes, including malignancies, infections, and bowel obstruction, present with abdominal masses. The most serious and dramatic etiology is an abdominal aortic aneurysm,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... Hepatomegaly represents the clinical appearance of liver enlargement and can occur via five mechanisms, including inflammation, excessive storage, infiltration, congestion, and... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ in the body. One of its primary functions is to filter defective and/or foreign cells. Splenomegaly is usually caused by systemic disease and not by... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal Masses
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... Abdominal masses are common presenting signs of malignant solid tumors in children and should be presumed to be such. They require urgent evaluation to rule out compression of internal organs,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
HEPATOMEGALY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... Two key words to think of here are histology and obstruction. The analysis of the differential diagnosis of hepatomegaly is best begun with a histologic breakdown of the liver tissue ( ... READ EXCERPTS »
SPLENOMEGALY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... The patient is lying on the table and has a palpable mass in the LUQ. The mass has a hard, smooth surface with a notch on the edge and descends on inspiration. The patient has an enlarged spleen. What can be done about it? What is ... READ EXCERPTS »
ABDOMINAL MASS, GENERALIZED
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... As the physician examines the abdomen, how can he or she recall all of the causes of a mass or swelling? The physician should consider the possibilities for the mass’s composition. It may be air, in which ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal mass
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... Commonly detected on routine physical examination, an abdominal mass is a localized swelling in one abdominal quadrant. Typically, this sign develops insidiously and may represent an enlarged organ, a... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... Hepatomegaly, an enlarged liver, indicates potentially reversible primary or secondary liver disease This sign may stem from diverse pathophysiologic mechanisms, including dilated hepatic sinusoids (in... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... Because it occurs with various disorders and in up to 5% of normal adults, splenomegaly — an enlarged spleen — isn’t a diagnostic sign by itself. Usually, however, it points to infection,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
... Palpable Liver without Hepatic Pathology Normal variant Thin or flaccid abdominal wall Depressed right diaphragm (e.g., ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
... Infection Bacterial Viral Rickettsial ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal mass
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Commonly detected on routine physical examination, an abdominal mass is a localized swelling in one abdominal quadrant. Typically, this sign develops insidiously and may... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Hepatomegaly, an enlarged liver, indicates potentially reversible primary or secondary liver disease. This sign may stem from diverse pathophysiologic mechanisms, including dilated hepatic sinusoids (in heart failure), persistently... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Because it occurs with various disorders and in up to 5% of normal adults, splenomegaly—an enlarged spleen—isn’t a diagnostic sign by itself. Usually, however, it points to infection,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
... Darryl G. White and Bruce A. Leibert Approach Hepatomegaly is a physical sign noted on abdominal examination that is present in hepatobiliary disease but is not... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Summary ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
... Audrey Paulman The spleen is an encapsulated reticuloendothelial organ in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen with two basic functions: (a) the... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview ❑ Acute hepatitis ❑ Chronic hepatitis ❑ Cirrhosis &... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal/Pelvic Mass
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview Abdominal Mass ❑ Liver enlargement ❑ Spleen enlargement ❑ Fecal mass ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
Palpable Spleen
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview Infection ❑ Infectious mononucleosis ❑ Viral hepatitis ❑ HIV... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
... Because it occurs with various disorders and in up to 5% of normal adults, splenomegaly — an enlarged spleen — isn’t a diagnostic sign by itself. Usually, however, it points to... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal mass
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Commonly detected on routine physical examination, an abdominal mass is a localized swelling in one abdominal quadrant. Typically, this sign develops insidiously and may represent an enlarged organ, a neoplasm, an abscess... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Hepatomegaly (an enlarged liver) indicates potentially reversible primary or secondary liver disease. This sign may stem from diverse pathophysiologic mechanisms, including dilated hepatic sinusoids (in heart failure),... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Because it occurs with various disorders and in up to 5% of normal adults, splenomegaly — an enlarged spleen — isn’t a diagnostic sign by itself. Usually, however, it points to... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
... Liver sizemay be estimated by degree of extension of liver edge below costalmargin or by span of liver dullness to percussion. In children liver edge may be normally... Principal Causes of Hepatomegaly ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
... Normal spleenmay be palpable 1–2 cm below left costal margin in infantsand children. Pathologically enlarged spleen oftenhas abnormal surface or consistency and is generally associated... Principal Causes of Splenomegaly ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal Masses
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
...Although vomiting, abdominal pain, GI bleeding,hematuria, and fever accompany some types of abdominal mass lesions,other types occur without any associated signs and symptoms. Thus,it is... Principal Causes of Abdominal Masses ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal mass
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Commonly detected on routine physical examination, an abdominal mass is a localized swelling in one abdominal quadrant. Typically, this sign develops insidiously and may represent an enlarged organ,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hepatomegaly
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Hepatomegaly, an enlarged liver, indicates potentially reversible primary or secondary liver disease. This sign may stem from diverse pathophysiologic mechanisms, including dilated hepatic... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Because it occurs with various disorders and in up to 5% of normal adults, splenomegaly—an enlarged spleen—isn't a diagnostic sign by itself. Usually, however, it points to infection, trauma,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
HEPATOMEGALY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... Two key words to think of here are histology and obstruction. The analysis of the differential diagnosis of hepatomegaly is best begun with a histologic breakdown of the liver tissue... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Abdominal Mass, Generalized
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... As the physician examines the abdomen, how can he or she recall all of the causes of a mass or swelling? The physician should consider the possibilities for the mass’s... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
SPLENOMEGALY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... The patient is lying on the table and has a palpable mass in the left upper quadrant. The mass has a hard, smooth surface with a notch on the edge and... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Splenomegaly
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
... Matthew J. Ryan, MD Splenomegaly - BASICS Splenomegaly - description A palpable spleen is found in most premature infants and in 30% of term infants. A spleen tip is still ... Splenomegaly - DIAGNOSIS ... Splenomegaly - FOLLOW UP ... Splenomegaly - bibliography ... Splenomegaly - CODES ... Splenomegaly - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »
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