3B81.2

Atrophy of spleen

Atrofia do baço

Category

Definition

A disease caused by determinants arising after birth, during the antenatal period or by genetically inherited factors. This disease is characterised by partial or complete degradation of the spleen. This disease may present with increased susceptibility to infection. Confirmation is through medical imaging.

Index Terms

Atrophy of spleenhyposplenismsplenic atrophyHyposplenism due to previous infarction of spleenDegenerative diseases of the spleen