Assessment of etiological factors and clinical outcome of splenomegaly among the children admitted under pediatric department
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 8899-8902
Abstract
Background: To assess the etiology and clinical features of splenomegaly among children.Materials & methods: A total of 40 children from 6 months to 15years, with varying grades of Splenomegaly of different etiologies, admitted to pediatric ward. Detailed History was taken. Physical examination and necessary investigations were done. Enlargement of the spleen is considered with measuring 1-3cms as mild, between 4-7cms as moderate and above 7cms as massive. Statistical analysis was done by analyzing data by SPSS software.
Results: Commonest etiology among the cases in the present study are due to infectious etiology which are 47.5% followed by hematologic disorders 35%. Incidence of moderate Splenomegaly was observed commonly in infectious etiology that is 14 cases out of 26 (53.8%) and Massive Splenomegaly was observed in hematologic 5 cases out of 11 (45.4%).
Conclusion: Occurrence of Splenomegaly is commonly due to various infections.
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