—Before making a decision about splenectomy, get a thorough hematopathology review of available diagnostic material—and advice from a lymphoma specialist. Reviewed by Chaitra Ujjani, MD, Associate ...

THE exact role of the spleen in preventing or suppressing bacterial infections in human beings is unknown. The spleen, an important part of the reticuloendothelial system, acts as a filter for ...

Splenectomy may be indicated in the management of selected patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but in most of the cases, this procedure is accompanied by a high morbidity and mortality, ...