Spleen Flashcards
1
Q
This pt. has sickle cell disease with splenomegaly.
What is the DDx from Splenomegaly?
A
HUGE:
1: CML; 2: Myelofibrosis
3: Lymphoma; 4: Malaria; 5: Gaucher’s
MODERATE:
All the above; 1: Haemolytic anemias
2: Portal HTN; 3: Leukaemia; 4: Mastocytosis
SLIGHTLY:
Sarcoidosis; Amyloidosis
RA (Felty’s); SLE;
Infection (TB)
