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Splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen, occurs when the spleen grows beyond its normal size due to infection, blood disorders, or immune system conditions. This enlargement can lead to pain or fullness in the upper left abdomen and may impact the spleen's ability to filter blood and support immune function. Key Points for Medical Students: Causes: Commonly due to infections (like mononucleosis), liver diseases (like cirrhosis), hematologic conditions (like hemolytic anemia), or certain cancers ... Blood Disorders, Medical Students, Immune System, Disease, Filter, Medical, Key, Quick Saves

Splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen, occurs when the spleen grows beyond its normal size due to infection, blood disorders, or immune system conditions. This enlargement can lead to pain or fullness in the upper left abdomen and may impact the spleen's ability to filter blood and support immune function. Key Points for Medical Students: Causes: Commonly due to infections (like mononucleosis), liver diseases (like cirrhosis), hematologic conditions (like hemolytic anemia), or certain cancers…

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SPLEEN The spleen is divided into the white pulp , which includes the periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths ( PALS ) and functions as a secondar... Spleen Anatomy, Lab Work, B Cell, T Cell, Lymph Nodes, Immune Response, Lab, Medical, Science

SPLEEN The spleen is divided into the white pulp, which includes the periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths (PALS) and functions as a secondary lymphoid tissue, and the macrophage‐rich red pulp, which is responsible for the removal by phagocytosis of aging erythrocytes, platelets, and some blood‐borne pathogens. Figure 6.16 Spleen. (a) Low‐power view of human spleen showing red pulp (RP) and lymphoid white pulp (WP). Mallory’s triple stain. (Source: Image courtesy of G. Campbell.) (b) Diagrammatic…

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