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… called glucocerebroside to build up in certain cells of the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. Mucolipidosis IV. This problem … of fat called sphingomyelin to build up in cells of the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Tay-Sachs …
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… (immune system) may destroy them. Having an enlarged spleen can also reduce the number of platelets in your … blood. This is because they can get trapped in the enlarged spleen. Some diseases or medicines may also cause low … the body make more platelets. Having surgery to remove the spleen. You may not need treatment if your problem is mild. …
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… for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses X-rays to produce detailed pictures of structures … for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses X-rays to produce detailed pictures of …
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… to be called primary biliary cirrhosis and is a type of liver disease caused by damage to the bile ducts in the liver. Much like other forms of liver disease, PBC … osteoporosis , you should have periodic bone density scans. Your doctor may suggest that you take calcium and …
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… is inflammation of the gallbladder, a small organ near the liver that plays a part in digesting food. Normally, fluid … You may also have other tests, such as a gallbladder scan. This is a nuclear scanning test that checks how well … find blockage in the tubes (bile ducts) that lead from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine (duodenum). How …
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… Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma Hormone Therapy for Prostate … Leukemia Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer Liver Resection Living With More Than One Health Problem … Test Bone Biopsy Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Bone Scan Breast Biopsy Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test Breast …
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… to the side of the chest or the lower chest can injure the liver or spleen. Minor chest injury You may have chest wall pain … to the side of the chest or the lower chest can injure the liver or spleen. Minor chest injury You may have chest wall …
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… possible complications of mono. These include: An enlarged spleen . Red spots or rash, which can develop if you are … mono can occur but are very rare. These include: A ruptured spleen. To reduce the risk for this problem, avoid contact … first sign of mono in a small number of people. A ruptured spleen requires immediate surgery. Airway obstruction and …
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… nodes and the thyroid gland in the neck as well as the spleen , liver , and kidneys in the stomach area. Inspect the … and the thyroid gland in the neck as well as the spleen , liver , and kidneys in the stomach area. Inspect the …
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… infection. These signs include a heart murmur, an enlarged spleen, and bleeding under the nails. Your doctor may also … failure. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test or a CT scan. These may be done as additional tests to check your … infection. These signs include a heart murmur, an enlarged spleen, and bleeding under the nails. Your doctor may also …
