Splenectomy grossing

Splenectomy grossing deals with the cut-up of spleen specimens.

Introduction

The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged (splenomegaly) and/or a source of bleeding.

It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. If a splenectomy, is associated with a whiff of hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for flow cytometry.

See also

• Grossing.
• Spleen.