It is impossible that after removal spleen grows. But, if small pieces are left behind at the time of surgery after a ruptured spleen, they may survive and some time start functioning. Some people have accessory spleens difficult to find during an operation to remove.

The spleen is a solid organ about the size of hand, which is located under the diaphragm in the left upper part of the abdomen mostly covered by ribs. See similar questions...

The spleen is part of the blood filtering system. Its main function is to identify and destroy old worn out blood cells. It also helps the immune system to identify and respond to some micro-organism and helps our body to protect from them. See similar questions...

The liver perform the blood filtration functions usually performed by the spleen. The spleen acts to provide an early recognition of certain types of bacterial infections, specifically some types of pneumonia. The immunity against certain micro organism is become very less after splenectomy, sometime necessitate long term prophylactic antibiotic and periodic vaccination. See similar questions...

The rupture of the spleen is the most common problem which leads to its removal. Usually this is due to some type of trauma. The bleeding from spleen is not easily stop and sometime leads to shock and death. Usually spleen is protected under the rib. Chances of Injury of spleen is more if it is enlarged due to some disease condition like malaria, kala-azar or sickle cell disease.. The other problem which leads to removal of spleen are abscesses and infarctions. See similar questions...

The side effect most commonly noticed is the impact on the spleen followed by the impact on the liver. The spleen's overcompensation means that it grows large and spongey and can cause discomfort in the abdomen. If it gets really bad it may be removed. You can live without your spleen as long as you take particular care against infection or injury for the rest of your life. See similar questions...

When I was eleven, I fell off the ladder to our tree house. The same thing happened to Karen in LS #81, Karen's Accident. See similar questions...

Damaged hair follicles recover quickly from the side effects of chemotherapy. But, since hair grows slowly, you probably won't notice hair growth until a month or two after all chemotherapy is completed. REMEMBER: This hair loss is TEMPORARY. See similar questions...

Of all the piercings, navels tend to grow out the most. Placement has a lot to do with the success of any piercing, so you can increase your success by being pierced by an experienced piercer and following the aftercare instructions. Wearing tight or restrictive clothing can cause a piercing to move or grow out. See similar questions...

You certainly do. We will study plants in Biology 3 and will grow some. We will study hydroponics, fertilizers and and plant propagation. We will probably grow no animals, just observe and pet them. This course satisfies a life science with lab General Education requirement (4 units). Biology 3 is NOT intended for students who are majoring in biology or a related field. This course is not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Biology 6, Botany 1 or Zoology 5. See similar questions...

The primary type of algae found on rooftops - Gloeocapsa magma - thrives in humid environments, often appearing first on the north slope of a roof where extra shade and moisture support its growth. Algae can derive mineral nutrients from fillers such as calcium carbonate in asphalt shingles. Increased use of moisture attracting calcium carbonate fillers cause asphalt shingles to retain moisture longer, thus promoting algae growth. See similar questions...

Now The Great Morel can back this with more than a theory. A few years back, The Great morel spotted three small grey morels (the 3" variety) after repeatedly checking on a known patch. Thus placing small sticks beside them, and monitored them over a three-day period. The results at the end of the three-day period were as follows. One of three grew a total of one half inch. A second one grew just under a half inch and the last one showed growth that was almost immeasurable. See similar questions...

Hair growth differs to the severity and type of mange. But with our Mange treatment, most customers have experienced hair growth within a couple of days to weeks. See similar questions...

All 15 Guildford Allotment sites are covered by Thames Water. The following information is therefore provided to assist answer some of the frequently asked questions we've received recently regarding the effect of this ban. This information is taken directly from Thames Water's FAQ page. For more general information on the ban, see their page here. See similar questions...

Some cichlids grow to a foot or more within three years. I once grew a small one-inch Geophagus brasilensis to 7 inches in ten months. See similar questions...

a child grows, the transfer unit and connecting wire will eventually become too small, and replacements will be required. Ear Technology's philosophy is to provide re-sized transfer units to children at only modest cost. See similar questions...

There are numerous vegetables, herbs, flowers, tropical, exotics and cacti that flourish in a greenhouse environment. All of these plants can do well year-round in a Solexx greenhouse. The book The Greenhouse Gardener's Companion is an excellent resource. See similar questions...

Several flight experiments have been performed on plants, particularly on wheat. Part of the grass family, wheat is known as a cereal crop and typically used in making bread. In a microgravity environment, germinating seeds tend to grow normally with the shoots growing towards the light (positive phototropism). The roots do not exhibit phototropism, and they tend to grow whichever way they please. They will, nonetheless, usually stay within the moist medium in which the plant is growing. See similar questions...