How do you workup splenomegaly related to possible hematologic etiology in the absence of abnormal blood counts, adenopathy or severe constitutional symptoms?

Topics: Hematology • Benign Hematology

For instance, evaluation by primary care and GI without other etiology for splenomegaly

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

The presence of splenomegaly is an important finding found either on physical exams or by imaging. As noted in the question, the initial work up includes physical exam looking for lymphadenopathy. In addition, laboratory evaluation, including absolute white count, and differential may help explain w...

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