Spleen pain may feel like discomfort in the upper left side of the abdomen. It can occur for a range of reasons, including inflammation or injury. The treatment will depend on the underlying cause.

Given the patient’s abdominal pain, she was evaluated sonographically as well. It was normal except for a 2-cm ovoid soft-tissue nodule anterior to the head of the pancreas. Thereafter, she was sent ...

Ojjaara helps patients with myelofibrosis by reducing spleen size, easing symptoms, and improving anemia to boost independence from blood transfusions. Ojjaara (momelotinib) is the first treatment of ...

Enlarged spleen in cats happens when the spleen becomes inflamed and enlarged. The condition is often a sign of another more serious medical issue. The spleen is an organ that is found to the left of ...

We have two dogs,12 and 14. A few years ago, we were informed by our veterinarian that both had masses on their spleens. We chose not to do surgery due to the costs and possible outcomes given what we ...

Your body is an incredible machine with countless parts working together to keep you healthy. While you’re probably familiar with the superstars — heart, lungs, brain — there’s an underappreciated ...