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hyposplenism /hy·po·splen·ism/ (-splen´izm) diminished functioning of the spleen, resulting in an increase in peripheral blood elements. hyposplenism diminished functioning of the spleen, resulting in an increase in peripheral blood elements. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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41) RBC scintigraphy has also been shown to be more sensitive in early splenosis, cases where minimal splenic tissue is present, functional hyposplenism or poor splenic uptake, as well as when the liver and spleen overlap, causing poor visualization of splenic tissue by the sulfur colloid test. Splenic infarction, splenic sequestration, and functional hyposplenism in hemoglobin SC disease. |
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