Acute tubular necrosis
Enlargement
Necrosis because the blood supply has been cut off
Fever, chill, elevated WBC count, tenderness.
Increased blood flow
Splenic vein and SMV
a. Kidney
BUN, creatine
b. Liver
Liver function test
AST, ALT, LDH, alk phos, Bilirubin, PTT
c. Thyroid, etc
TSH,
T3,T4
Splenomegaly, hypoechoic area in the periphery of the spleen.
a. Kidneys
Excreting wastes, regulating the composition of blood.
Spleen
Filters damaged cells, microorganisms, and particulate matter. Deliver antigens to the immune system.
Liver
Metabolism, digestion, storage, detoxification
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Testicular arteries
Hepatocytes
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Painless jaundice, weight loss