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HypersplenismDefinitionHypersplenism is a condition in which the spleen is overactive. CausesHypersplenism can be caused by:
SymptomsSymptoms include:
ReferencesFerri FF. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2007: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby; 2007:443. Hoffman R, Benz Jr. EJ, Shattil SJ, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 4th ed. Philladelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingston; 2005:711-12. Review Date: 1/12/2009
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