Condition Article

Spleen Diseases

The spleen is an organ above the stomach, under the ribs. Certain diseases may cause a spleen to swell. A damaged spleen may need removed. Read more.

Disease ConditionImmune Lymphatic

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Definition

The spleen is an organ above the stomach, under the ribs. Certain diseases may cause a spleen to swell. A damaged spleen may need removed. Read more.

Concept record

Canonical title: Spleen Diseases
Alphabetical key: S
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Splenic diseases
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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