Q) True about OPSI
a) OPSI is over estimated and not seen 2 years after splenectomy
b) Focus of infection is always in the lung or abdomen
c) Despite antibiotics and intensive care, the mortality rate is between 50% and 70% for full blown OPSI
d) H. influenza is the most common organism
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Q) Most common primary neoplasm of the spleen is a) NHL (Non Hodgkin lymphoma) b) Hodgkin Lymphoma c) Haemangioma b) Haemangiosarcoma d) All are indications for splenectomy Ans Free Q) Not a component of hypersplenism a) unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia b) leucopenia c) marrow hyperplasia d) Splenomegaly Q Most common site of accessory spleen For free Questions on spleen. Click here Q)Splenic artery aneurysm is seen in a) Proximal 1/3rd of splenic artery b) Proximal 2/3 of splenic artery c) Middle 1/3 of splenic artery d) Distal 1/3 of splenic artery a) Persistence of spherocytosis b) Anemia c) Same osmotic fragility d) Normal life span of erythrocytesSpleen neoplasm
Splenectomy
Hypersplenism
Accessory spleen
A. Hilum
B. Gastrosplenic ligament
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Splenic Artery Aneurysm
All the following would be seen after splenectomy for hereditary spherocytosis except?