What Causes an Enlarged Spleen?

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4. Diseases Associated with an Enlarged Spleen

There many diseases and conditions associated with an enlarged spleen. These include malaria, Hodgkin’s disease, leukemia, heart failure, splenic tumors, or any other tumors that may spread to the spleen.

Additionally, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, inflammatory diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and sickle cell disease are all possible causes of an enlarged spleen.

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