ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by determinants arising after birth, during the antenatal period
or by genetically inherited factors. This disease is characterised by partial or complete
degradation of the spleen. This disease may present with increased susceptibility
to infection. Confirmation is through medical imaging.;
ICD-11 synonym : hyposplenism; splenic atrophy;
ICD-11 inclusion : hyposplenism due to previous infarction of spleen;
A disease caused by determinants arising after birth, during the antenatal period
or by genetically inherited factors. This disease is characterised by partial or complete
degradation of the spleen. This disease may present with increased susceptibility
to infection. Confirmation is through medical imaging.