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Finding the cause of splenomegaly

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jm53904
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12 years ago after some abdominal pain I was diagnosed with an enlarged 19cm spleen. I had an ultrasound, liver biopsy, blood tests and was tested for malaria and other tropical diseases. No cause was found at the time so I just had to get on with life.

However in the last two months I have had more pain, my spleen is definitely enlarged and hurts when pressed. I have been to my GP and am going for an ultrasound in a few weeks time and suspect it will again not be anything obvious so will be referred to a specialist. I want to get to the bottom of the mystery this time round and treat it, hopefully avoiding a splenectomy.

I will of course take on board my GPs recommendations but am wondering if anyone with similar experiences can share the process they went through and perhaps recommend how to find a sleuth like specialist (in or around London)?

Thanks

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