Splenomegaly Flashcards

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Causes of isolated splenomegaly

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Lymphoproliferative disorder (but usually includes also lymphadenopathy and hepatomegaly)
(Massive in CML/myelofibrosis, less so in CLL, lymphoma, cirrhosis, EBV, CMV and SBE)

Chronic malaria

Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis)

Schistosomiasis

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Uncommon causes

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Feltys syndrome
Chronic haemolytic anaemia
Infective endocarditis
Left sided portal hypertension (portal or splenic vein thrombosis (consider pancreatic mass)

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