Question 1

enlarged spleen caused by gallbladder disease, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Probably not GB: Gallbladder disease, most frequently cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder, does not cause enlarged spleen.  Under very unusual circumstances, bacterial infection could cause some response or abscess in the spleen.  More often, enlarged spleen or splenomegaly is a reflection of liver disorder, in which the gallbladder may also be affected.  Check with your doctor.

Question 2

can a bad gallbladder have a connection to an enlarged spleen? hida: gallbladder is not working and u/s says that my spleen index is 900 too.cbc ok.

Accepted Answer

Not usually,: but there are uncommon conditions such as hereditary spherocytosis which can result in gallstones and splenomegaly.  Also, viral inflammatory processes could potentially affect gallbladder function and also cause an enlarged spleen.  But in any case, it is not the gallbladder problem that is causing the enlarged spleen, it is a separate process causing both.  Of course, they may also be unrelated.

Question 3

can thickened gallbladder wall and gallstones cause spleen to enlarge to size 17 cm ?

Accepted Answer

NO: Gall bladder disease has no relation to spenic enlargement, as in liver disease and portal hypertension.

Question 4

please explain if it is possible for gallbladder disease to cause spleen enlargement?

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Possible: Gallstones can cause pancreatitis.  Pancreatitis can cause splenic vein thrombosis.  Splenic vein thrombosis and cause the spleen to enlarge.

Question 5

u/s for gallbladder polyp and liver cyst came back fine except said spleen mild enlarge 12.2 cm. i am 48 and 5"9.  scared what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: Spleen size is somewhat variable in each person. So there is no serious condition which I can think of ,when a spleen is reported as "mildly enlarged" Any radiology report which says slight or mild abnormaility is mostly insignificant because a radilogist is not always sure of what may be normal or close to normal. So they often place a comment like this to cover themselves...purely defensive act!

Question 6

i had a sonogram for gallbladder symptoms. everything was ok but my spleen was enlarged with an index of 900. doc didn't seem worried but i am. advice?

Accepted Answer

Incidental finding: Nonspecific splenomegaly is usually an incidental finding, particularly with no other symptoms (palpable splenic pain, anemia,)  I

Question 7

can bile leak through belly button if gallstone has cut gallbladder open? green crusty discharge only one day, tons of pain,  gallstones enlarg spleen

Accepted Answer

No: A gallbaldder condition would not "leak" through the belly button. If you are having pain and problems from gsllstones see a doctor for a referral to a general surgeon to discuss gallbladder surgery.

Question 8

can you still have pain in your spleen even if its not enlarged low platelets normal rbc low wbc. congenital neutropenia normal bm biopsy. constant upper left side but ultrasound of spleen, pancreas, liver and gallbladder is normal. whats the caus?

Accepted Answer

: Splenic pain without anatomic patholoy is very rare. Your docs have to pursue other areas like the abdome, diaphgram etc. Suggest go to an academic center.

Question 9

is enlarged spleen dangarous?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: A significantly enlarged spleen is often a component of an underlying problem. It can be dangerous and the degree of that danger depends on the underlying disease and the specific issues caused by the spleen.

Question 10

what causes a enlarged spleen?

Accepted Answer

Many causes : The spleen's job is to take older or damaged blood cells out of circulation.  Diseases that cause abnormal or disrupted cells, like thallesemias and hemolytic anemia cause enlargement to compensate for the increased work. Congestion due to cirrhosis/portal hypertension cause enlargement by limiting blood flow out of the spleen.  Tumors especially lymphoma can grow in the spleen as well.

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Can thickened gallbladder wall and gallstones cause spleen to enlarge to size 17 cm ?

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Please explain if it is possible for gallbladder disease to cause spleen enlargement?

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U/s for gallbladder polyp and liver cyst came back fine except said spleen mild enlarge 12.2 cm. i am 48 and 5"9. scared what does this mean?

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I had a sonogram for gallbladder symptoms. everything was ok but my spleen was enlarged with an index of 900. doc didn't seem worried but i am. advice?

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Can bile leak through belly button if gallstone has cut gallbladder open? green crusty discharge only one day, tons of pain, gallstones enlarg spleen

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Can you still have pain in your spleen even if its not enlarged low platelets normal rbc low wbc. congenital neutropenia normal bm biopsy. constant upper left side but ultrasound of spleen, pancreas, liver and gallbladder is normal. whats the caus?

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Is enlarged spleen dangarous?

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