Heterotaxy with polysplenia or asplenia

Overview

A rare genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal placement of internal organs as well as either the absence of the spleen or the presence of an extra spleen

Symptoms

* Abnormal placement of internal organs * Abnormal spleen function * Absent spleen * Segmented spleen

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Heterotaxy with polysplenia or asplenia may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Heterotaxy with polysplenia or asplenia symptoms.