21. Signs of splenomegaly may include a palpable left upper quadrant abdominal mass or splenic rub. 22. The splenic vein is formed when several smaller collectors leaving the spleen join shortly thereafter. 23. The binding of LFA lectin to the splenic cord was stronger than the capillary sheath. 24. Other lymph nodes in the abdomen are associated with the hepatic and splenic lymph nodes. 25. Spleen enlargement can be found, but are not always associated with hepatic or splenic abscesses. 26. The midgut ends two thirds of the way across the transverse colon near the splenic flexure. 27. Splenic vein thrombosis is a rare condition that causes esophageal varices without a raised portal pressure.28. Splenic infarction can also result from a sickle cell crisis in patients with sickle cell anemia.29. The celiac lymph nodes are grouped into three sets : the hepatic and splenic lymph nodes. 30. The vagus nerve innervates the celiac ganglion, the site of origin of the splenic nerve.
