Splenomegaly is one of the characteristic signs of an overactive spleen. It can cause platelets to pool inside of your spleen and cause thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is when you have a low ...

The term “rare blood disorders” describes less common conditions that affect blood cells’ ability to function correctly. Myeloproliferative disorders and lymphoproliferative disorders are two types of ...

Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is a rare genetic disorder that can cause chronic swelling of the lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. In addition to causing swelling, ALPS can result in low ...