Question 1

i have a mass in my spleen. should i seek a second opinion with a surgeon. ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: second opinion is your right, however if your primary doctor reassured you about the mass (which we don't know about), you don't want to worry, but you can still ask for a referral, wish you well

Question 2

signs and symptoms of enlarged spleen and where would the mass be located ? would it be hard or soft and palpable or not

Accepted Answer

Under left ribs: The spleen is hard to feel  unless it is very enlarged. It is a very soft organ but in some conditions it becomes very swollen and tense. In that case you can feel the edge of it below the left lower rib cage.

Question 3

what are symptoms of an enlarge spleen and where would the mass be upper abdomen or lower?

Accepted Answer

See details: You may have no symptoms or the abnormalities may just be noted on lab tests. The enlargement would be in the upper part of the left side of the abdomen but unless the spleen is significantly enlarged you may not be able to feel it.

Question 4

which cancers present with a mass on the spleen? was diagnosed with a mass on spleen, "possibly" a hemangioma, but indeterminate. all bloodwork okay.

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: At your age, without symptoms, this is very unlikely to be lymphoma / Hodgkin's and it's not worth working up. Go on with your life. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Question 5

liver enlarged & echogenic consistent with nonspecific hepatic parenchymal disease such as steatosis. no focal mass is seen.spleen size 16cm??

Accepted Answer

See doctor: The size of the spleen is of note.  This enlarges for many reasons.  The liver also enlarged is of concern as well.  There should be a coordinated laboratory values to help make sense of imaging results. Not a good idea to speculate on cause without more data. Speak to your doctor for more data

Question 6

i have multiple solid nodules on thyroid and in my lungs. i also have a mass on my ovary and enlarged lymph nodes and spleen. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Sounds very: concerning, you should discuss these findings with your doctor, to be sure.  Testing/biopsy if masses would seem appropriate, all could be related or from separate problems. If all same source this would be very concerning for malignancy.

Question 7

what test do i ask for next. i have a mass on my spleen sant 3.4x3.2. wbc 13.6. swollen node in neck. night sweats and fatigue ( my dr thinks that may be from my meds). iga level of 936. most of all of my test come back normal but i dont feel good?

Accepted Answer

Splenic mass ?'s: Ask your physician for a referral to an infectious disease internist or a general surgeon.  The wbc level suggests a possible infectious process, consistent with "night sweats and fatique".

Question 8

i had an ultrasound that showed a small mass on my liver. doctor ordered an mri in a couple weeks. he said the radiologist called it a something glioma. is this worrisome. i also have slightly swollen spleen and gallstones. also considered obese?

Accepted Answer

Hemangioma?: A Glioma is a type of brain cancer, they are not known to metastasize to the Liver. Masses in the liver can be benign (Hemangioma, Hepatic adenoma, Focal nodular hyperplasia, Cysts, Lipoma, Fibroma, Leiomyoma) or they can be Liver Cancer. Talk to your ordering Dr about exactly what he is thinking and follow up with him after the MRI when your Dr will have more information.

Question 9

what is the white pulp of the human spleen made of?

Accepted Answer

Spleen white pulp: (Pulp = soft fleshy shapeless mass) the white pulp of the spleen is the the lymphoid tissue part of the spleen, contains white blood cells, traps microbes, produces antibodies, together with the red pulp, intermingled, form the splenic tissue.
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Question 10

how heavy is the spleen?

Accepted Answer

About 6 oz(~180 gms): That's the average weight in a healthy adult , weight can vary with different states, infection for instance, when the spleen enlarges to fight it, or disease states affecting the spleen itself, wish you wellness

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I have a mass in my spleen. should i seek a second opinion with a surgeon. ?

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Signs and symptoms of enlarged spleen and where would the mass be located ? would it be hard or soft and palpable or not

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What are symptoms of an enlarge spleen and where would the mass be upper abdomen or lower?

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Which cancers present with a mass on the spleen? was diagnosed with a mass on spleen, "possibly" a hemangioma, but indeterminate. all bloodwork okay.

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Liver enlarged & echogenic consistent with nonspecific hepatic parenchymal disease such as steatosis. no focal mass is seen.spleen size 16cm??

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I have multiple solid nodules on thyroid and in my lungs. i also have a mass on my ovary and enlarged lymph nodes and spleen. what could this be?

A member asked:

What test do i ask for next. i have a mass on my spleen sant 3.4x3.2. wbc 13.6. swollen node in neck. night sweats and fatigue ( my dr thinks that may be from my meds). iga level of 936. most of all of my test come back normal but i dont feel good?

A member asked:

I had an ultrasound that showed a small mass on my liver. doctor ordered an mri in a couple weeks. he said the radiologist called it a something glioma. is this worrisome. i also have slightly swollen spleen and gallstones. also considered obese?

A member asked:

What is the white pulp of the human spleen made of?

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How heavy is the spleen?

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