Partial splenectomyHemolytic anemiaFor children with many conditions, splenectomy can cure the disease or effectively control the associated clinical symptoms. However, the risks associated with splenectomy such as overwhelming postsplenectomy sepsis are not trivial, and there is increasing recognition of ...
Men and women often experience different symptoms or rates of occurrence for a variety of mood disorders. Many of the symptoms of mood disorders overlap with autoimmune disorders, which also have a higher prevalence in women. There is a growing interest in exploring the immune system to provide ...
which are responsible for producing various types of blood cells. These disorders can affect the normal development and function of blood cells, leading to a range of symptoms and potential complications. Here are some common
Below the thoracic cavity and above the pelvic cavity is the abdominal cavity, an area of the body that contains several organs. The large intestine, gallbladder, stomach, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen and small intestine are found in the abdominal cavity. Lining the abdominal cavity is ...
P.01.1 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PRIMARY EOSINOPHILIC DISORDERS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT AND DEFECTIVE SPLEEN FUNCTION Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) are a kind of pathology which has not been well studied and has a trend to an increase during the last years that raises concern. They ma...
These include severe infection, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and cirrhosis of the liver. The idiopathic form most commonly occurs in children, and is most likely the result of production of antibodies that cause destruction of platelets in the spleen and to a lesser extent the liver. Von...
Consequently, they can develop symptoms of infectious mononucleosis or other EBV-related lymphoproliferative diseases, ranging from hyperplastic lesions to frank malignant lymphoma with possible involvement of lymph nodes, liver, spleen, lung, central nervous system, and small bowel.34,35 Increases in ...
Abdominal paincan range in intensity from a mild stomach ache to severe acute pain. The pain is often nonspecific and can be caused by a variety of conditions. Many organs are found within the abdominal cavity. Sometimes the pain is directly related to a specific organ such as the bladder ...
The spleen Bone marrow White blood cells or leukocytes Antibodies The Lymphatic or Lymph System The swollen glands that we all check for in the neck are in fact lymph nodes that are part of the lymphatic system. The lymph system is similar to the circulatory system, in that it is an inter...
Thelymphatic systemplays an important role in fighting off infections. However, this system can be affected by various diseases that affect the individual organs that make up the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, Peyer's patches, individual lymphatic nodules, and the lym...