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Hypersplenism: History and current status (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Yunfu Lv
    • Wan Yee Lau
    • Yejuan Li
    • Jie Deng
    • Xiaoyu Han
    • Xiaoguang Gong
    • Ning Liu
    • Hongfei Wu
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  • Published online on: September 7, 2016     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2016.3683
  • Pages: 2377-2382
  • Copyright: © Lv et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Hypersplenism is a common disorder characterized by an enlarged spleen which causes rapid and premature destruction of blood cells. This review summarizes the history of hypersplenism, discuss its classification and pathogenesis, and examines its diagnosis and treatment options. We performed a comprehensive literature search using PubMed, Web of Knowledge and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, reviewed hypersplenism-related articles and summarized the major findings. According to its etiological causes, hypersplenism is characterized by splenomegaly and peripheral cytopenias. It can be classified into three categories: i) primary hypersplenism; ii) secondary hypersplenism; and iii) occult hypersplenism. A number of mechanisms causing hypersplenism have been identified, and mainly involve retention in the spleen, phagocytosis, and autoimmunity. Treatment options for hypersplenism include etiological treatment, non‑surgical treatment, total splenectomy and liver transplantation. In any case, treatment should be individualized for each patient.
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Lv Y, Lau WY, Li Y, Deng J, Han X, Gong X, Liu N and Wu H: Hypersplenism: History and current status (Review). Exp Ther Med 12: 2377-2382, 2016.
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Lv, Y., Lau, W.Y., Li, Y., Deng, J., Han, X., Gong, X. ... Wu, H. (2016). Hypersplenism: History and current status (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 12, 2377-2382. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2016.3683
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Lv, Y., Lau, W. Y., Li, Y., Deng, J., Han, X., Gong, X., Liu, N., Wu, H."Hypersplenism: History and current status (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 12.4 (2016): 2377-2382.
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Lv, Y., Lau, W. Y., Li, Y., Deng, J., Han, X., Gong, X., Liu, N., Wu, H."Hypersplenism: History and current status (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 12, no. 4 (2016): 2377-2382. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2016.3683