Vad är Hepatosplenomegali?
Hepatosplenomegali innebär en samtidig förstoring av både levern (hepatomegali) och mjälten (splenomegali). Hepatosplenomegali kan uppstå bland annat på grund av infektionssjukdomar (exempelvis akut virushepatit, körtelfeber och histoplasmos), blodsjukdomar, ämnesomsättningsjukdomar, samt vid kronisk leversjukdom.
What is hepatosplenomegaly?
Hepatosplenomegaly is a condition that causes swelling and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Medical conditions related to the liver often begin with the prefix “hepat-” (such as hepatitis) and “splen” refers to the spleen. The term “megaly” indicates that something is abnormally large.
What are the treatment options for hepatosplenomegaly?
The treatments for hepatosplenomegaly vary widely depending on the cause of the organ enlargement. Treating the underlying cause will usually help reduce the size of the organs. Specific medications can be used to treat many of the causes of hepatosplenomegaly, including anemia, HIV, liver disease, and infections.
How is hepatosplenomegaly diagnosed in children?
Some of the possible causes of hepatosplenomegaly in children include: lysosomal storage diseases, which are liver enzyme dysfunctions, such as the inability to process glucocerebroside A blood test can help diagnose hepatosplenomegaly. A doctor will begin diagnosing hepatosplenomegaly by assessing a person’s medical history and current symptoms.
What is the difference between jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly?
Jaundice is characterized by yellow skin or eyes. Hepatosplenomegaly occurs when the liver and spleen are much larger than their typical size. Usually, a person cannot feel the borders of their liver or spleen in their stomach. But if they have hepatosplenomegaly, they can typically feel these organs.
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