Congenital absence of spleen

Known as: Splenic aplasia, SPLEEN, ABSENCE, CONGENITAL, Congenital asplenia 
Absence (aplasia) of the spleen. [HPO:curators]
National Institutes of Health

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Congenital DisordersCongenital absence
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2014
Highly Cited
2014
Altered translation of GATA1 in Diamond-Blackfan anemia
Ribosomal protein haploinsufficiency occurs in diverse human diseases including Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA), congenital… (More)
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2013
Highly Cited
2013
Prevention and control of meningococcal disease: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Meningococcal disease describes the spectrum of infections caused by Neisseria meningiditis, including meningitdis, bacteremia… (More)
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2012
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2012
Use of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for adults with immunocompromising conditions: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on…
On June 20, 2012, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended routine use of 13-valent pneumococcal… (More)
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2010
Highly Cited
2010
Updated recommendations for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease among adults using the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23).
Invasive disease from Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a major cause of illness and death in the United States, with an… (More)
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2006
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2006
Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy.
CONTEXT Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy is known as a rare hereditary disease with classic triad… (More)
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2005
Review
2005
Streptococcus pneumoniae: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical features.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of both pneumonia overall and fatal pneumonia. Antibiotic resistance has… (More)
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2005
Review
2005
MR imaging of the spleen: spectrum of abnormalities.
The spleen has the same relationship to the circulatory system that the lymph nodes have to the lymphatic system. A wide range of… (More)
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
The murine Bapx1 homeobox gene plays a critical role in embryonic development of the axial skeleton and spleen.
Our previous studies in both mouse and human identified the Bapx1 homeobox gene, a member of the NK gene family, as one of the… (More)
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1993
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1993
CT of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the spleen.
Computed tomography (CT) is an excellent imaging modality for demonstrating the size, shape, and position of the spleen, as well… (More)
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1977
Highly Cited
1977
SPLENECTOMY AND SUBSEQUENT MORTALITY IN VETERANS OF THE 1939-45 WAR
A long-term follow-up of 740 American servicemen splenectomised because of trauma during the 1939-45 war showed a significant… (More)
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