Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena lienalis GraySubject 174 GrayPage 681 Image Bilebladder.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. Spleen is at far right, and lienal vein is visible traveling from it to the left. Image2 3D rendered CT of abdominal aortic branches and kidneys.svg Caption2 3D rendered x ray computed tomography computed tomography , showing splenicvein at upper right. DrainsFrom trabecular vein of spleen Source short gastric veins , left gastroepiploic vein , pancreatic veins , inferior mesenteric vein DrainsTo hepatic portal vein Artery splenic artery MeshName SplenicVein MeshNumber A07.231.908.670.730 DorlandsPre DorlandsSuf In anatomy , the splenicvein in the past called the lienal vein is the blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen . It joins with the superior mesenteric vein , to form the hepatic portal vein and follows a course Anatomical terms of location Superior and inferior superior to the pancreas , alongside of the similarly named artery, the splenic artery . Unlike the splenic artery, the splenicvein is intraperitoneal as it courses along the superior border of the body of the pancreas, whereas the splenic artery is retroperitoneal . It collects branches from the stomach and pancreas and most notably from the large intestine , which is drained by the inferior mesenteric vein and joins with splenicvein shortly before it forms the portal vein. Additional images gallery Image Abdominal cavity.jpg Splenicvein Image Gray1189.png Transverse section of the spleen , showing the trabecular tissue and the splenicvein and its tributaries . Image Gray1099.png The pancreas and duodenum from behind. gallery External links GraySubject 278 The Spleen GPnotebook 1241120742 Splenicvein thrombosis SUNYAnatomyLabs 39 10 01 02 Intestines and Pancreas Structures Posterior to the Pancreas SUNYAnatomyImage 8 6 85 NormanAnatomy pancreas NormanAnatomyFig pancreasvessels http www.medterms.com script main art.asp?articlekey 9909 Splenicvein ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin hilum splenicum GraySubject 278 GrayPage 1282 Image Gray1188.png Caption The visceral surface of the spleen. Splenic hilum visible but not labeled. Image2 Caption2 Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre h 11 DorlandsSuf 12422640 The Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen . It is the point of attachment for the gastrosplenic ligament , and the point of insertion for the splenic artery and splenic vein . Structures that enter or leave the hilum are Splenic artery Splenic vein Lymphatic vessels Nerves See also Hilum anatomy External links medcyclopaedia ii s SPLENIC HILUM Lymphatic system Category Spleen anatomy it Ilo della milza ja ... more details
Posterior Gastric Veinsplenicvein Supplies spleen MeshName Splenic Artery MeshNumber A07.231.114.814 DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156021 In anatomy , the splenic artery in the past called the lienal ... artery . The two gastroepiploic arteries anastomose with each other at that point. Vein Along its course, it is accompanied by a similarly named vein, the splenicvein , which drains into the portal vein . Pathology Splenic artery aneurysm s are rare ref Abbas , but still the third most ... of splenic artery Pancreatic branches BR Arteria pancreatica magna Pancreatica magna BR Left gastro ... . Branches The splenic artery gives off branches to the stomach and pancreas before reaching the spleen. class wikitable Branch Description Pancreatic branches of splenic artery branch to the pancreas ... gastric posterior of stomach , gastric region superior to the splenic artery Note that the branches of the splenic artery do not reach all the way to the lower part of the greater curvature of the stomach ... section of the human spleen , showing the distribution of the splenic artery and its branches. Image ... PC, Hallett JW, Bower TC, Panneton JM, Cherry KJ Splenic artery aneurysms two decades experience ... M, Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm, URL http www.kfshrc.edu.sa annals 215 216 01 094.htm, Accessed ... annals 215 216 01 094.htm Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm a case report from Saudi Arabia. http www.medterms.com script main art.asp?articlekey 9357 Splenic artery medterms.com GraySubject 278 The Spleen SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 05 01 01 Stomach, Spleen and Liver The Splenic Artery SUNYAnatomyImage 8 ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Splenic disease Image Spleen hyaloserositis b high mag.jpg Caption Micrograph of a spleen with hyaloserositis . H&E stain . DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD10 D 73 d 70 , ICD10 Q 89 0 q 80 ICD9 ICD9 289.4 ICD9 289.5 ICD9 759.0 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D013158 Splenic diseases include splenomegaly , where the spleen is enlarged for various reasons. On the other hand, a lack of normal spleen function is called asplenia . Splenomegaly Main Splenomegaly Enlargement of the spleen is known as splenomegaly . It may be caused by sickle cell anemia , sarcoidosis , malaria , bacterial endocarditis , leukemia , pernicious anemia , Gaucher s disease , leishmaniasis , Hodgkin s disease , Banti s syndrome Banti s disease , hereditary spherocytosis , cyst s, glandular fever Infectious mononucleosis mononucleosis or Mono caused by the Epstein Barr Virus , and tumour s. Primary tumors of the spleen include hemangioma s and hemangiosarcoma s. Marked splenomegaly may result in the spleen occupying a large portion of the left side of the abdomen. The spleen is the largest collection of lymphoid tissue in the body. It is normally palpable in preterm infants, in 30 of normal, full term neonates , and in 5 to 10 of infants and toddlers . A spleen easily palpable below the costal margin in any child over the age of 3 4 years should be considered abnormal until proven otherwise. Splenomegaly can result from antigenic stimulation e.g., infection , obstruction of blood flow e.g., portal vein obstruction , underlying functional abnormality e.g., hemolytic anemia , or infiltration e.g., leukemia or storage disease, such as Gaucher s disease . The most common cause of acute splenomegaly in children is viral infection, which is transient and usually moderate. Basic ... spherocytosis , etc. , certain forms of lymphoma or for the removal of splenic tumors or cysts. See also Ruptured spleen Polysplenia Splenic infarction Hyaloserositis of the spleen sugar coated spleen ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Splenic flexure Latin flexura coli sinistra GraySubject 249 GrayPage 1180 Image Illu colorectal anatomy.jpg Caption Colorectal anatomy. Splenic flexure labeled at upper right. Image2 Gray1098.png Caption2 Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for liver, stomach, and great intestine. The duodenum and pancreas. Left colic flexure labeled at upper right. Precursor Midgut hepatic , hindgut splenic System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre DorlandsSuf The splenic or left colic flexure is a sharp bend between the Transverse colon transverse and the Descending colon descending Colon anatomy colon in the left upper quadrant of humans. The left colic flexure is near the spleen , and hence called the splenic flexure. There are two colic flexures in the transverse colon &mdash the other being the hepatic flexure , as it is next to the liver , in the right upper quadrant abdomen right upper quadrant . The splenic flexure is a watershed region as it receives dual blood supply from the terminal branches of the superior mesenteric artery and the inferior mesenteric artery , thus making it prone to ischemic damage in cases of hypotension because it does not have its own primary source of blood. ref First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, 2011 Edition, p.311 ref Additional images gallery Image illu intestine.jpg Intestines Image DCBE.jpg Double Contrast Barium Enema Using Positive and Negative Contrast gallery See also Splenic flexure syndrome References references External links SUNYCrossSection ThoraxF03 20 eMedicineDictionary left colic flexure SUNYAnatomyLabs 37 13 02 03 Digestive tract Category Colon anatomy Digestive stub it Flessura splenica pl Zagi cie ledzionowe okr nicy ... more details
Infobox disease Name Splenic infarction Image Splenic infarction.png Caption Two large splenic infarcts ... eMedicineTopic 193718 MeshID D013159 In medicine , splenic infarction is a condition in which oxygen ... RE title The natural history of splenic infarction journal Surgery volume 100 issue 4 pages 743 50 year 1986 month October pmid 3764696 doi url ref Splenic infarction occurs when the splenic artery ... C, Seifart U, G rg K title Acute, complete splenic infarction in cancer patient is associated with a fatal ... HV, Sheedy PF, Edwards WD title Thromboembolic splenic infarction journal Mayo Clin. Proc. volume 61 ... journal author Frippiat F, Donckier J, Vandenbossche P, Stoffel M, Boland B, Lambert M title Splenic ... Salvi PF, Stagnitti F, Mongardini M, Schillaci F, Stagnitti A, Chirletti P title Splenic infarction ... EH, Morgenstern L, Hiatt JR title The clinical spectrum of splenic infarction journal Am Surg ... a ruptured spleen , hemorrhage , splenic abscess for example, if the underlying cause is endocarditis ... A, Harris L, Liang HG title Traumatic cysts of the spleen the role of cystectomy and splenic ... T, Mukae M, et al. title Splenic infarction after Epstein Barr virus infection in a patient with hereditary ... cite journal author Bonnard P, Guiard Schmid JB, Develoux M, Rozenbaum W, Pialoux G title Splenic ... name pmid18171204 cite journal author Florescu D, Sordillo PP, Glyptis A, et al. title Splenic infarction ... G, Laws HJ, et al. title Splenic infarction in a patient hereditary spherocytosis, protein C deficiency ... include atrial fibrillation , patent foramen ovale , endocarditis or cholesterol embolism . Splenic ... hemoglobinopathies can also predispose to infarction. Splenic infarction can also result from ... clot formation feature in this condition. In sickle cell disease, repeated splenic infarctions lead to a non function spleen autosplenectomy . Any factor that directly compromises the splenic artery can cause infarction. Examples include abdominal traumas, aortic dissection , torsion of the splenic ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name PAGENAME Latin plexus splenicus GraySubject 220 GrayPage 986 Image Gray848.png Caption The celiac ganglia with the sympathetic plexuses of the abdominal viscera radiating from the ganglia. Lienal plexus labeled at upper right. Image2 Caption2 Innervates spleen BranchFrom BranchTo MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 24 DorlandsSuf 12648451 The splenic plexus lienal plexus in older texts is formed by branches from the celiac plexus , the left celiac ganglion , and from the right vagus nerve . It accompanies the lienal artery to the spleen , giving off, in its course, subsidiary plexi along the various branches of the artery. External links eMedicineDictionary splenic 28nervous 29 plexus Gray s Autonomic Category Nervous system Category Neuroanatomy ... more details
Orphan date September 2010 Splenic aspiration is the removal of fluid from the spleen , often with the use of a fine needle. It is rarely practiced in modern medicine. ref name Haferlach Cite book author Begemann, Herbert L ffler, Helmut Rastetter, Johann Haferlach, Torsten authorlink coauthors title Atlas of Clinical Hematology date publisher Springer location isbn 3 540 21013 X pages 6 ref It is indicated only in cases of hypersplenism , or other cases of unexplained spleen enlargement. The Moeschlin technique is a common technique for performing a splenic aspiration. References Reflist Category Hematology Medical stub ... more details
Infobox disease Name Splenic tumor Image Alt Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 C26.1, D13.9 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID A splenic tumor is a rare form of tumor that may be malignant or benign. Malignant forms include lymphoma and sarcoma . ref name Bisset2008 cite book author Bisset title Differential Diagnosis in Abdominal Ultrasound, 3 e url http books.google.com books?id pw5uaOu7PJEC&pg PT208 accessdate 22 May 2011 date 1 January 2008 publisher Elsevier India isbn 9788131215746 pages 208 ref Lymphoma is the most common malignant splenic tumor. ref name DalrympleLeyendecker2009 cite book author1 Neal C. Dalrymple author2 John R. Leyendecker author3 Michael Oliphant title Problem Solving in Abdominal Imaging url http books.google.com books?id JeaQXWu7Sz0C&pg PA410 accessdate 22 May 2011 date 12 June 2009 publisher Elsevier Health Sciences isbn 9780323043533 pages 410 ref References reflist Lymphatic organ neoplasia Category Lymphatic organ neoplasia Category Hematopathology Category Lymphoma medicine stub ... more details
other uses No footnotes date June 2008 Infobox Anatomy Name Vein Latin vena GraySubject GrayPage Image ... nuts Artery Vein ya Nerve vagney Lymph MeshName MeshNumber In the circulatory system , veins from ... deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart exceptions are the pulmonary vein pulmonary and umbilical vein s, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart. Veins differ from artery arteries ... section of a vein showing a valve that prevents backflow In general, veins function to return deoxygenated ... are not filled with blood. The thick outermost layer of a vein is made of connective tissue , called ... species. Notable veins and vein systems The greater saphenous vein is the most important superficial vein of the lower limb. First described by the Persia n physician Avicenna , this vein derives its name from the word safina , meaning hidden . This vein is hidden in its own fascial compartment in the thigh and exits the fascia only near the knee. Incompetence of this vein is an important cause of varicose veins of lower limbs. The pulmonary vein s carry relatively oxygenated blood from the lungs ... include the hepatic portal vein and hypophyseal portal system The Thebesian vein s within ... jugular vein. Color Vein color is determined in large part by the color of venous blood , which ... the highly energetic blue wavelengths to penetrate through to the dark vein and reflect off. A recent ... the pulmonary vein s return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium , which empties into the left ... beds. For example, the hepatic portal vein takes blood from the capillary beds in the digestive .... Since this is an important function in mammals, damage to the hepatic portal vein can be dangerous. Blood clotting in the hepatic portal vein can cause portal hypertension, which results .... systemic, and large vs. small. Superficial veins Superficial vein s are those whose course is close to the surface of the body, and have no corresponding arteries. Deep veins Deep vein s are deeper in the body ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin rami pancreatici arteriae splenicae GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray533.png Caption Branches of the celiac artery. Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom splenic artery BranchTo Vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre r 02 DorlandsSuf 12691397 The pancreatic branches are numerous small vessels derived from the splenic artery as it runs behind the upper border of the pancreas , supplying its body and tail. One of these, larger than the rest, is sometimes given off near the tail of the pancreas it runs from left to right near the posterior surface of the gland, following the course of the pancreatic duct, and is called the arteria pancreatica magna . These vessels anastomose with the pancreatic branches of the pancreaticoduodenal and superior mesenteric arteries. External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 05 01 02 NormanAnatomy pancreas NormanAnatomyFig pancreasvessels Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of thorax and abdomen Category Arteries of the abdomen ... more details
Splenic flexure syndrome is a term sometimes used to describe bloating , colic muscle spasm s of the colon, and upper abdominal discomfort thought to be caused by trapped gas at the splenic as opposed to hepatic flexure in the colon anatomy colon the pain caused can be excruciating and debilitating, and may mimic that of a heart attack because of the proximity of the splenic flexure to the heart . Some physicians classify splenic flexure syndrome as a type of Irritable bowel syndrome IBS others consider it a separate condition. External links http www.myelectronicmd.com get reference.php?Id 800&condition SPLENIC 20FLEXURE 20SYNDROME&symname S&typ 8 Splenic Flexure Syndrome at MyElectronicMD. Category GI tract disorders ... more details
Infobox Lymph Name Splenic lymph nodes Latin nodi lymphoidei splenici GraySubject 180 GrayPage 706 Image Gray613.png Caption Lymphatics of stomach, etc. Image2 Gray614.png Caption2 Lymphatics of stomach, etc. The stomach has been turned upward. DrainsFrom Source DrainsTo celiac lymph nodes MeshName MeshNumber Dorlands DorlandsID The splenic lymph nodes or pancreaticolienal accompany the lienal splenic artery, and are situated in relation to the posterior surface and upper border of the pancreas one or two members of this group are found in the gastrolienal ligament . Their afferents are derived from the stomach , spleen , and pancreas , their efferents join the celiac group of preaortic glands . Additional images gallery Image illu lymph chain08.jpg Visceral nodes of the abdominal cavity gallery Gray s Lymphatics of torso DEFAULTSORT Splenic Lymph Nodes Category Lymphatics of the torso lymphatic stub ... more details
Orphan date May 2010 One source date May 2010 Splenic lymphoma with villous lymphocytes is a rare type of lymphoma that involves mature B cells . Older names include lymphoma simulating hairy cell leukemia and lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with circulating villous lymphocytes . ref name pmid11079033 cite journal author Wu ML, Kwaan HC, Goolsby CL title Atypical hairy cell leukemia journal Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. volume 124 issue 11 pages 1710 3 year 2000 month November pmid 11079033 doi url http journals.allenpress.com jrnlserv ?request get abstract&issn 0003 9985&volume 124&page 1710 ref Whether this condition is identical to splenic marginal zone lymphoma , or only highly similar, is a matter of debate. References Reflist DEFAULTSORT Splenic Lymphoma With Villous Lymphocytes Category Rare cancers disease stub ... more details
Blunt splenic trauma occurs when a significant impact to the spleen from some outside source i.e. automobile accident damages or splenic rupture ruptures the spleen . Treatment varies depending on severity, but often consists of embolism or splenectomy . ref name Merck cite book last1 Beers first1 Mark last2 Porter first2 Robert last3 Jones first3 Thomas title The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy edition 18th year 2006 publisher Merck Research Laboratories location New Jersey chapter 11 isbn 0911910182 ref Cause Blunt splenic trauma most often occurs in automobile accident victims, in which it is a leading cause of internal bleeding. However, any type of major impact directed to the spleen may cause splenic trauma. This can happen in bicycling accidents, when the handlebar is forced into the left subcostal margin, and into the spleen. The degree of injury ranges from subcapsular hematoma, to splenic rupture . ref name Merck Medical Concerns The primary concern in any splenic trauma is internal hemorrhage , though the exact amount of hemorrhage may be small or large, depending on the nature and degree of injury. Small or minor injuries often heal spontaneously, especially in children. Larger injuries hemorrhage extensively, often causing hemorrhagic shock. A splenic hematoma sometimes ruptures, usually in the first few days, although rupture can occur from hours to even months after injury. ref name Merck Signs and Symptoms The primary symptom, hemorrhage, presents differently depending on the degree of injury, with the symptoms of major hemorrhage, shock, abdominal pain ... the need for intervention surgery or embolization in patients with splenic injury. The criteria were established using 20 CT scans from a database of hemodynamically stable patients with blunt splenic ... after splenic injury journal The Journal of trauma volume 60 issue 5 pages 1083 6 year ... involving 50 or more of the splenic parenchyma Contrast blush greater than one centimeter in diameter ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 In human anatomy , iliac vein refers to several anatomical structures located in the pelvis External iliac vein terminates at the common iliac vein, drains the femoral vein . Internal iliac vein terminates at the common iliac vein, drains pelvic organs and perineum . Common iliac vein formed by the external and internal iliac veins, drains into the inferior vena cava . See also Iliac artery Veins DEFAULTSORT Iliac Vein Category Perineum Category Pelvis Category Veins ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena profunda GraySubject 164 GrayPage 641 Image Gray576.png Caption The veins of the right axilla, viewed from in front. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo Artery MeshName MeshNumber Deep vein is a term used to describe a vein that is deep in the body. It is used to differentiate deep veins from veins which are close to the surface, also known as superficial vein s. Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral artery . Collectively, they carry the vast majority of the blood. Occlusion of a deep vein can be life threatening and is most often caused by thrombosis . Occlusion of a deep vein by thrombosis is called deep vein thrombosis . Deep veins are these blood vessels which are embedded far into the flesh, and if needing operation, it can be difficult. Some named deep veins internal jugular vein Upper limb brachial vein radial vein ulnar vein Lower limb common femoral vein femoral vein profunda femoris vein popliteal vein peroneal vein anterior tibial vein posterior tibial vein See also Deep vein thrombosis Superficial vein s Arteries and veins DEFAULTSORT Deep Vein Category Veins Circulatory stub it Vena profonda no Dyp vene th ... more details
A vein disorder is a class of disease involving vein s of the circulatory system . Common vein disorders include Varicose veins Deep vein thrombosis Category Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes Medical stub ... more details
Saphenous vein may refer to Great saphenous vein Small saphenous vein disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages es Safena fr Saph ne ... more details
Mesenteric vein can refer to Superior mesenteric vein Inferior mesenteric vein disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Gastroepiploic vein can refer to Right gastroepiploic vein Left gastroepiploic vein disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
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Wiktionarypar veinVein may refer to vein , a blood vessel which carries blood toward the heart Insect wing Wing venation vein , a supporting structure in insect wings vein geology , a tabular body of minerals distinct from the surrounding rock leaf Veins leaf vein , vascular tissue in the leaves Vein, a song by Cannibal Ox from their 2001 album The Cold VeinVein, a demon in The Demonata Vein album Vein album , a 2006 album by the Japanese rock band Boris See also Vain disambiguation disambig cs la io Veino homonimo sk ila rozli ovacia str nka ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Thoracoepigastric vein Latin venae thoracoepigastricae GraySubject 173 GrayPage 670 Image Width Caption DrainsFrom DrainsTo lateral thoracic vein , femoral vein Artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12852035 A vein, named the thoracoepigastric , runs along the lateral aspect of the trunk between the superficial epigastric vein below and the lateral thoracic vein above and establishes an important communication between the femoral vein and axillary vein . This is an especially important vein when the inferior vena cava IVC becomes obstructed, by providing a means of collateral venous return. External links eMedicineDictionary Thoracoepigastric vein Gray s circulatory stub Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso de Venae thoracoepigastricae pt Veia toracoepig strica ... more details
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