What organ is next to the spleen?

The pancreas is a wing-shaped gland that extends from the duodenum (the upper portion of the small intestine) to the spleen.

Can a spleen repair itself?

In mild splenic ruptures, the spleen can heal itself with rest and time. Physicians may recommend hospitalization during recovery to monitor the condition and provide supportive care. Follow-up CT scans can show progress and determine whether any additional measures are needed.

Can you live a long life without a spleen?

You can live without a spleen. But because the spleen plays a crucial role in the body’s ability to fight off bacteria, living without the organ makes you more likely to develop infections, especially dangerous ones such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae.

Can stress and anxiety cause enlarged spleen?

“Stress appears to prompt the release of stem cells from the bone marrow to the spleen, where they develop into white blood cells, or monocytes, and expand over time,” Godbout said.

Where is the spleen located in the abdomen?

The spleen is found in the left hypochondriac region of the abdomen (left upper quadrant). More precisely, the spleen is located posterior to the stomach and anterior to the left hemidiaphragm at the level of ribs 9-10.

What is the shape of the spleen?

The spleen is a purple, fist-sized organ. It is wrapped by a fibroelastic capsule which allows the spleen to significantly increase its size when necessary. The spleen is an intraperitoneal organ, so all of its surfaces are covered with visceral peritoneum.

What are the 3 borders of the spleen?

The spleen has three borders (superior, inferior, and anterior) as well as two extremities (anterior and posterior). The superior border bounds the gastric area, the inferior border bounds the renal area and the anterior border bounds the colic area.

What is the function of the spleen?

The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. This means that the spleen filters blood and presents foreign particles (antigens) to the lymphocytes it houses. In this way, the spleen stimulates the maturation and activation of lymphocytes. By filtering blood, the spleen also recycles senescent and damaged erythrocytes.