Splenic Infarction Overview
Learn About Splenic Infarction
Splenic infarction is the death of tissue (necrosis) in the spleen due to a blockage in blood flow.
Common causes of splenic infarction include:
- Blood clots from the heart
- Blood cancer, such as lymphoma or leukemia
- Diseases in which the blood clots more easily, such as sickle cell disease
- Inflammation of the pancreas or a mass in the pancreas pressing on the blood vessels to the spleen
Jae Im practices in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Im and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Infarction. Their top areas of expertise are Splenic Infarction, Typhus, Mononucleosis, and Encephalitis.
Michael Kikta is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Kikta and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Infarction. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kikta is currently accepting new patients.
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Kaushik Modi is a Cardiologist in Bayonne, New Jersey. Dr. Modi and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Infarction. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: September 09, 2023
Published By: Debra G. Wechter, MD, FACS, General Surgery Practice Specializing in Breast Cancer, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
Ollila TA, Zayac AS, Schiffman FJ. The spleen and its disorders. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 156.