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Splenic infarction
In medicine, splenic infarction is a condition in which oxygen supply to the spleen is interrupted, leading to partial or complete infarction in the organ. Splenic infarction occurs when the splenic artery or one of its branches are occluded, for example by a blood clot. Although it can occur asymptomatically, the typical symptom is severe pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, sometimes radiating to the left shoulder. Fever and chills develop in some cases. It has to be differentiated from other causes of acute abdomen. An abdominal CT scan is the most commonly used modality to confirm the diagnosis, although abdominal ultrasound can also contribute. There is no specific treatment, except treating the underlying disorder and providing adequate pain relief. Splenectomy is only required if complications ensue; surgical removal predisposes to overwhelming post-splenectomy infections. In one series of 59 patients, mortality amounted to 5%. Complications include a ruptured spleen, hemorrhage, splenic abscess or pseudocyst formation. Splenectomy may be warranted for persistent pseudocysts due to the high risk of subsequent rupture.
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Splenic Infarction
Insufficiency of arterial or venous blood supply to the spleen due to emboli, thrombi, vascular torsion, or pressure that produces a macroscopic area of necrosis. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of splenic infarction in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of splenic infarction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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