PART 13

Life expectancy is reduced by infection, haemorrhage and a high incidence of malignancy, often B-cell lymphoma, in early adult life. Splenectomy can reduce the risk of life-threatening haemorrhage but increases the risk of serious infection with encapsulated organisms. ... •Microscopic polyangiitis, isolated (renal/lung ‘PAN’) •Kawasaki ... ................
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