Splenomegaly

A vague term that usually refers to the phagocytic cells (macrophages) of the spleen.

The part of the spleen that consists of nodules and other lymphatic concentrations.

A vein arising from the splenic trabecular vein in the hilum of the spleen that drains into the portal vein.

The veins within the spleen that drain blood from the sinuses of the pulp and unite at the hilum to form the…

The arteries branching from the splenic artery within the trabeculae of the spleen.

Dense connective tissue structures composed of collagen, elastic, reticular fibers, and smooth muscle cells. They are projections from the splenic capsule into…