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Why and when thalassemia patients spleen get bigger ? pls advice.
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Splenic enlargement: There are several types of thalassemia. They cause splenic enlargement as there are problems with platelets that then get stuck in the spleen. Would need more information on type of thal to know more.
Answered 7/12/2014
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