Fate
Splenomegaly is currently a controllable condition and usually has a good prognosis, yet complications may occur if neglected. The mortality rate of splenomegaly may change according to its severity and patients’ medical condition but overall it is almost considerable. Recent statistics have shown that 20% of non-managed cases of splenomegaly develop complications.
The severity of splenomegaly is directly proportional to its risk of complication. Spleen rupture and recurrent infections are the most serious complication of splenomegaly that may be life-threatening, apart from that splenomegaly is limited to the previously mentioned symptoms.
