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spleen...

by nikie28, Nov 09, 2009 05:47PM

is it possible that i was diagnosed with lupus because i have an enlarge spleen??

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by karajo

, Nov 12, 2009 01:20AM

To: nikie28

I would not think so. What kinds of symptoms are you having?

Oh and welcome to MedHelp.

by nikie28, Nov 12, 2009 10:13PM

i was just wondering because my spleen is large...and i think its close to my ribs and i have pain sometimes...but i have lupus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome as well, ive been tested.

by karajo

, Nov 14, 2009 10:22AM

To: nikie28

You asked if lupus could be diagnosed because of an enlarged spleen.  No, there are criteria for the dx.

Could lupus cause the spleen to be enlarged.  The answer to that is yes.

Here is a webstie that might help.
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec14/ch179/ch179b.html

It tells all the conditions that can cause an enlarged spleen.

Does the antiphospholipid antibody cause blood clots?  Do they think the enlarged spleen is connected to this antibody?

by nikie28, Nov 14, 2009 02:43PM

thanks. yes the APS cause blood clots and i believe it is but i was never told this was case, but like u said lupus can cause the spleen to enlarge..

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