Hyposplenism/ splenectomy Flashcards by Holly O'Flanagan | Brainscape

Q

Causes

A

Splenectomy

Sickle cell disease

Coeliac disease

Graves disease

SLE

Amyloid

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Features on blood film

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Howell-Jolly bodies

Siderocytes

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Risks

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Post-splenectomy sepsis

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