Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology have identified a unique mechanism involved in the aging of the immune ...

THE recent independent observation, by several of us, of peculiar histiocytosis of the spleens of patients with "idiopathic" thrombocytopenic purpura has prompted the collection and review of the ...

The spleen is a soft, spongy organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen, just beneath the diaphragm. It is the largest lymphoid organ and is equipped with an intriguing microanatomy. The ...

Your body is an incredible machine with countless parts working together to keep you healthy. While you’re probably familiar with the superstars — heart, lungs, brain — there’s an underappreciated ...

The spleen filters your blood and also stores your red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells. But if your spleen is removed, other parts of the lymphatic system can take over these functions.

Spleen pain may feel like discomfort in the upper left side of the abdomen. It can occur for a range of reasons, including inflammation or injury. The treatment will depend on the underlying cause.