Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Spleen Development

The spleen is an organ that plays an important role in the immune system by removing and destroying old, damaged or malformed red blood cells. It also helps in defending the body against infection by producing white blood cells and antibodies. A healthy spleen maintains healthy red blood cell counts and allows for e…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 12× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2578-2371 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The spleen is an organ that plays an important role in the immune system by removing and destroying old, damaged or malformed red blood cells. It also helps in defending the body against infection by producing white blood cells and antibodies. A healthy spleen maintains healthy red blood cell counts and allows for efficient transport of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Abnormal development of the spleen—such as enlargement or inflammation (splenomegaly)—can cause a range of health problems, including an increased risk of infection. Abnormalities of spleen development can be caused by a variety of conditions, including hematological diseases, malignancies, infective agents and autoimmune disorders. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include antibiotics, surgery, or other medications. It is important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with spleen abnormalities.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Giant Isolated Hydatid Cyst of Spleen

Soufi MehdiCorresponding author
Department of digestive Surgery, Faculty of medicine Oujda, University Mohammed first, Oujda -Morocco
Spleen And Liver Research Cited by 12 doi:10.14302/issn.2578-2371.jslr-14-543
2024

Splenectomy Reports

Uluc GünayCorresponding author
Spleen And Liver Research doi:10.14302/issn.2578-2371.jslr-24-5157

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 12 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Spleen And Liver Research (ISSN 2578-2371).

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