Home > Medical Reference > Patient EducationServices at Maryland GeneralA complete list of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at MGH.Spleen removal - series - Normal anatomyNormal anatomy:![]() The spleen is an organ involved in the production of certain circulating white blood cells, as a part of the lymph system, and as a part of the immune system. It also removes old or damaged red blood cells from circulating blood.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
| About Us · Contact Us · Phone Listing · Residency Programs · Site Map · Site Search · Links · FAQs |