Asplenia is the absence of the spleen due to either a congenital anomaly or a surgical procedure.
Hyposplenia is the reduced or absent function of the spleen, impairing the capacity t...
Any patient with a condition known to be associated with asplenia/hyposplenia (see “Differential Diagnosis”) deserves evaluation for splenic function.
In the apparently healthy child w...
Immunization with pneumococcal, meningococcal, and Haemophilus vaccines should be carried out in all patients with asplenia/hyposplenia.
In those patients who will be undergoi...
Patients should be counseled regarding the risk of bacterial infection and considerations in setting of febrile illness.
MedicAlert bracelets/necklaces can be used to indi...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine among children aged 6–18 years with imm...
759.0 Anomalies of spleen
V45.79 Other acquired absence of organ
289.59 Other diseases of spleen
Q89.01 Asplenia (congenital)
Z90.81 Acquired absence of spleen
D73.89 Other diseases of splee...
Q: What should I do if my child has a fever?
A: All patients with asplenia/hyposplenia should be evaluated for a serious bacterial infection and treated appropriately.
Q: Are there any special times...
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