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What does it mean to have an accessory spleen?
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You are normal: 20-30% of the population have accessory spleens. They are normal. You are just lucky to have extra organs!
Answered 11/6/2013
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Second spleen: Many people have a second spleen that shares the same function. This can be good in cases of spleen damage, or bad if spleen removal is necessary to treat low platelet count. Without a spleen, other parts of the body pick up some of the slack.
Answered 6/6/2016
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Separate spleen tiss: An accessory spleen is usually a very small piece of spleen, often totally separate from the main spleen. It usually means nothing.
Answered 10/12/2017
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