Disease Types
…damage. Splenectomy is often curative. Tumors or Cysts Tumors of the spleen are very unusual and rarely malignant. Cysts of the spleen do occur and can often produce symptoms if they become large enough. Splenic cysts may result for injury to the spleen or may be congenital. Back | Spleen related searches:spleen | cyst | splenectomy
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Echinococcus
…swallow eggs in contaminated food. The infection is carried to the liver, where cysts form. Cysts can also form in the lungs, as well as in the brain, bones, skeletal muscles, kidney, spleen, and other tissues. A liver cyst may produce no symptoms for 10 to 20 years until it is large enough to be felt… related searches:liver cysts | ct scan liver
Reasons for Surgery
…removing the spleen is injury to the organ. This can occur from any blunt or penetrating trauma. Although efforts are made to preserve the spleen, this is not always possible. * Diseases that affect the spleen These include certain types of anemia, thrombocytopenia and tumors and cysts. More about… related searches:spleen | enlarged spleen
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Abdominal mass
…slowly. An abdominal mass can be a sign of an abscess, a problem with a blood vessel (such as an aneurysm), an enlarged organ (such as the liver, spleen, or kidney), a tumor, or an accumulation of feces. The abdomen is usually divided into 4 quadrants: right-upper quadrant, left-upper quadrant, right… related searches:enlarged spleen | ct scan kidney cyst | enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Isotope study
…Stones * Cancer * Arthritis * Bone fractures * Acute infection * Growths * Abscesses * Embolism (obstruction of a vessel) * Cysts * Intrauterine bleeding * Spinal fluid leak * Spleen injury * Swelling of the testicles * Blood clots Additional conditions under which the test may be performed: * Anaplastic…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Armpit lump
…lymphadenopathy; Axillary lymphs enlarged; Lymph nodes enlarged-axillary; Axillary abscess Considerations Lumps in the armpit have various causes. Cysts and infections on the surface of the skin of the armpit may be caused by shaving or use of antiperspirants (as opposed to deodorants). This occurs… related searches:lump under the skin | armpit lump | armpit
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Toxoplasmosis
…present at birth or develop over the first few months of life. Infants may show signs of central nervous system disorders, enlargement of the liver and spleen, blindness, and mental retardation. Toxoplasmosis also affects people who are immunosuppressed (as a result of AIDS, cancer, or immunosuppressive therapies… related searches:enlarged spleen | hand rash
