Hypersplenism Associated with Compensatory Hypertrophy of the Spleen Is Associated

question 30

Multiple Choice

Hypersplenism associated with compensatory hypertrophy of the spleen is associated with:

• A) Neoplasms when malignant cells occupy much of the splenic space
• B) Congestive heart failure
• C) Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension
• D) Infection and inflammatory diseases

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