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Hepatosplenomegaly

Liver and spleen enlargement (hepatosplenomegaly) can occur as the result of an inherited disorder in which the liver cannot process glucocerebroside. The buildup of this substance in body tissues can cause severe damage to the central nervous system in infants.

Update Date: 2/14/2007

Updated by: Leisha M. Andersen, M.D., Private Practice specializing in Pediatrics, Denver, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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