Reasons for Spleen Removal
When your doctor informs you that you need the Spleen Removal procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Spleen Removal:
Removal, spleen
Splenectomy
Surgical removal, spleen
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Spleen Removal is Performed
Alternate Names for Spleen Removal:
Removal, spleen
Splenectomy
Surgical removal, spleen
Reasons for Procedure
You may need to be treated by having a splenectomy if you have:
- Trauma to the spleen
- Spleen rupture due to tumor, infection, inflammatory condition, or medicines
- Enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly)
- Certain blood disorders
- Myelofibrosis (abnormal formation of fibrous tissue in the bone marrow)
- Damage in the blood vessels of the spleen
- Leukemia or lymphoma
- Diseased spleen, due to disorders like HIV infection
- Tumor or abscess in the spleen
- Liver disease
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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