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.
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Review Date : 6/30/2000
Reviewed By : J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director RxRemedy
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