Splenic

Splenic

The splenic is a term related to the spleen, an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter.

Anatomy

The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron.

Functions

The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron.

Diseases

Diseases of the spleen are generally diseases of the blood cells it contains, or diseases of the spleen itself. Conditions of the spleen are generally managed in a medical subspecialty known as hematology.

See also

• Splenectomy
• Splenomegaly
• Hypersplenism
• Asplenia
• Spleen (Chinese medicine)

External links

• MedlinePlus Encyclopedia 002334

Splenic Resources
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