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CHAPTER 10

The s pleen

Key topics

■ The anatomy and circulation of the spleen 143

■ The functions of the spleen 143

■ Extramedullary haemopoiesis 144

■ Imaging the spleen 144

■ Splenomegaly 144

■ Hypersplenism 146

■ Hyposplenism 146

■ Splenectomy 148

■ Prevention of infection in hyposplenic patients 148

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