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Felty Syndrome
Medical Questions » Felty Syndrome
| Name: Felty Syndrome |
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| Patients have a very large spleen and a low level of both red and white blood cells in the bloodstream. |
Causes of Felty Syndrome
The premature destruction of red and white blood cells by the spleen. Often associated with advanced rheumatoid arthritis. |
Symptoms of Felty Syndrome
Significant discomfort in the abdomen because of the enlarged spleen, which may put pressure on veins that pass through it. This pressure can cause dilation of the veins that surround the upper part of the stomach. These dilated veins may be attacked by the acid in the stomach, put under stress by vomiting, and damaged by food entering the stomach, ulcerate and bleed. Other symptoms may include a fever, leg ulcers, darkly pigmented skin patches, and tiny blood blisters under the skin. |
Tests for Felty Syndrome
Diagnosis confirmed by blood tests that estimate the type and age of cells in the blood stream. |
Treatment for Felty Syndrome
Surgical removal of the spleen.
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Complications of Felty Syndrome of its treatment
Patients may become quite ill, very anemic and vomit blood. If the bleeding continues, patients may die from loss of blood into the stomach. |
Likely Outcome of Felty Syndrome
After removal of the spleen patients react more slowly to infections, and must ensure that they are treated early in the course of any bacterial or viral infection. Regular influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended. |
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