Massive splenomegaly is not seen in: September 2008
Correct Answer: Sickle cell anemia
Description: Ans. D: Sickle cell anemiaThe causes of massive splenomegaly include:ThalassemiaVisceral leishmaniasis (Kala Azar)SchistosomiasisChronic myelogenous leukemiaChronic lymphocytic leukemiaLymphomasHairy cell leukemiaMyelofibrosisPolycythemia veraGauchers diseaseNiemann Pick diseaseSarcoidosisAutoimmune hemolytic anemiaMalariaSyphilis may show splenomegalySplenic insufficiency due to splenectomy/autoinfarction is seen in sickle cell disease.
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