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Splenic infarction is death of tissue ( necrosis) in the spleen due to a blockage in blood flow.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCommon causes of splenic infarction include blood clots, infections such as endocarditis, and blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia.
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Is it true that splenomegaly means abnormal softening of the spleen?
It is false; splenomegaly is enlargement of the spleen.
What does splenic mean?
Splenic means related to the spleen.
Where is the splenic confluence?
Also called the portal splenic confluence. This is the area where the splenic vein meets the superior mesenteric vein. Together, posterior to the neck of the pancreas, these veins form the portal vein.
What is splenic embolization?
Splenic embolization. involves plugging or blocking the splenic artery to shrink the size of the spleen. The substances that are injected during this procedure include polyvinyl alcohol foam, polystyrene, and silicone.
What does the splenic vein drain?
blood
Where does the splenic flexure lie?
The splenic flexure lies in the upper left quadrant between the transverse and descending colon.
What is 12 cm proximal to the splenic flexure?
It would be near the descending colon in the left upper quadrant of humans.
What is splenic varices?
Splenic varices are dilated blood vessels that develop in the spleen due to increased pressure in the portal vein system. They can occur in conditions such as portal hypertension, often as a result of liver disease. Splenic varices can lead to complications like bleeding if they rupture.
What is splenic trauma?
Splenic trauma is physical injury to the spleen, the lymphatic organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just under the rib cage.
What are splenic granulomas?
Splenic granulomas are small nodules that form in the spleen in response to inflammation or infection. They are made up of a cluster of immune cells called macrophages that form a protective barrier around the foreign substance. Splenic granulomas can be found in a variety of conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers.
Can splenic vein thrombosis cause variceal bleeding?
yes
What is a spleen fixture?
I think you must be asking about Splenic Flexure. The splenic (or left colic) flexure is a sharp bend between the transverse and the descending colon in the left upper quadrant of humans.
