Complete Information on Banti’s syndrome
Posted on June 4, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Banti’s Syndrome, also known as Banti’s disease, is an illness characterized by an enlargement of the spleen with anemia. These terms were actually used more in the past then they are today.
Banti’s Syndrome actually covers a variety of disorders. Korovnokov’s syndrome, a special form of Banti’s disease characterised by splenomegaly with subthrombocytosis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Banti’s syndrome is a chronic congestive enlargement of the spleen resulting in premature destruction of the red blood cells by the spleen. It is most frequently in females under 35 years of age, and affects either sex.
