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Can a spleen grow back from a rupture spleen spleenectomy?

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Not exactly: The spleen will not regenerate following its removal. However, if the spleen is shattered, sometimes a small piece may remain in the abdominal cavity and develop a new blood supply. Also, some people are born with accessory spleens that can become more functional after splenectomy.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/2/2017

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Sometimes: There are parts of spleen that can be in the area that can grow -.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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