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3. Risk Factors for an Enlarged Spleen

An enlarged spleen is generally more common among those with severe infections such as mononucleosis. Individuals with liver disease also have a greater risk of developing the condition. Some other risk factors include Gaucher’s disease and Niemann-Pick disease, two metabolic disorders. People who live in areas where malaria is rampant are also more susceptible.

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