Splenectomy and Splenomegaly(The difference)

splenectomy (removal of the spleen), total removal of the spleen usually does not produce serious effects, especially in adults, because most of its functions are assumed by other reticuloendothelial organs (e.g., liver and bone marrow), but there is a greater susceptibility to certain bacterial infections.

Splenomegaly (enlarge spleen), it may enlarge to 10 or more times its normal size and weight। Spleen engorgement sometimes accompanies hypertension (high blood pressure).