splenomegaly

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S0654700 (splē′nō-mĕg′ə-lē, splĕn′ō-)n. pl. sple·no·meg·a·lies Enlargement of the spleen.

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(ˌspliːnəʊˈmɛɡəlɪ) n (Pathology) pathol abnormal enlargement of the spleen[C20: from Greek splēno-, from splēn spleen + megalo-, from megas large + -y³]

sple•no•meg•a•ly

(ˌspli noʊˈmɛg ə li, ˌsplɛn oʊ-)

n. enlargement of the spleen. [1895–1900]

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splenomegaly - an abnormal enlargement of the spleenhypertrophy - abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ

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[‚splē·nə′meg·ə·lē] (medicine) Enlargement of the spleen.

Splenomegaly

in medicine, the enlargement of the spleen. Splenomegaly occurs with diseases of the spleen (tumors, cysts, abscesses), with general infections (sepsis, malaria, typhoid fever, typhus), with blood diseases (leukoses, lymphgranulomatos-es), and with liver diseases. The spleen is examined by palpation while the individual is lying on his side; it will not be felt if its size is normal.

Splenomegaly is often the first manifestation of blood disease. In such cases, splenic puncture is performed in order to make an accurate diagnosis. With chronic leukoses, the spleen may occupy most of the abdomen and weigh as much as 8 kg. Splenomegaly is accompanied by disruption of breathing, blood circulation, and the functions of adjacent organs, including the stomach, intestine, and left kidney. Disturbances of splenic blood circulation (thromboses), suppression of hematopoiesis (hypersplenism), and other complications may also occur. The condition is treated by surgically removing the spleen (splenectomy), by irradiating the spleen with gamma rays, and by administering cytostatics and corticosteroids.

splenomegaly

[sple″no-meg´ah-le] enlargement of the spleen.congestive splenomegaly splenomegaly secondary to portal hypertension, with ascites, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and episodic hemorrhage from the intestinal tract. Called also Banti's disease.hemolytic splenomegaly enlargement of the spleen associated with hemolytic diseases of the blood.siderotic splenomegaly splenomegaly with deposit of iron and calcium.

sple·no·meg·a·ly

, splenomegalia (splē'nō-meg'ă-lē, -mĕ-gā'lē-ă), Enlargement of the spleen. Synonym(s): megalosplenia [spleno- + G. megas (megal-), large]

splenomegaly

(splē′nō-mĕg′ə-lē, splĕn′ō-)n. pl. splenomega·lies Enlargement of the spleen.

splenomegaly

Enlarged spleen Enlargement of spleen for any reason, which is usually a manifestation of underlying disease; the only specific finding in splenomegaly is dragging sensation in the upper right quadrant; megalic spleens may reach 4.0+ kg–eg, in agnogenic myeloid metaplasia Splenomegaly Congestion Cirrhosis, CHF, thrombosis of portal or splenic veins Infection • Bacteria Brucellosis, infective carditis agents, syphilis, TB, typhoid fever • Fungi Histoplasmosis • Parasites Echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, malaria, schistosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, trypanosomiasis • Viruses CMV, EBV Inflammatory/immune-related Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE Hematopoietic disease/Lymphoid function • Malignant Leukemias, eg ALL, CLL, myeloproliferative disorders–eg agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, CML, multiple myeloma, polycythemia vera; lymphomas–Hodgkin's disease, NHL • Nonmalignant Hemolytic anemia, histiocytosis, ITP Storage diseases Gaucher's disease, mucopolysaccharidosis, Niemann-Pick disease Etc Amyloidosis, cysts, hypersplenism, metastases, primary tumors

sple·no·meg·a·ly

, splenomegalia (splēnō-megă-lē, -mĕ-gālē-ă) Enlargement of the spleen.
Synonym(s): megalosplenia. [spleno- + G. megas (megal-), large]

splenomegaly

SPLEEN ENLARGEMENT.

Splenomegaly

Abnormal enlargement of the spleen. Splenomegaly is a major diagnostic criterion of PV.Mentioned in: Hemoglobinopathies, Polycythemia Vera, Splenectomy, Thalassemia

sple·no·meg·a·ly

, splenomegalia (splēnō-megă-lē, -mĕ-gālē-ă) Enlargement of the spleen. [spleno- + G. megas (megal-), large]

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