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Title: Partial splenectomy in Gaucher's disease. Author: Govrin-Yehudain J, Bar-Maor JA. Journal: Isr J Med Sci; 1980; 16(9-10):665-8. PubMed ID: 7429802. Abstract: An 11-year-old boy with Gaucher's disease is described. He had giant splenomegaly with severe signs of hypersplenism. A partial splenectomy was performed. On an isotope scan at follow-up, the remaining spleen was functioning well. Normal levels of IgM were recorded and there were no signs of hypersplenism.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]