| Polysplenia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Chaudhrey's disease |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
Polysplenia is a congenital disease manifested by multiple small accessory spleens,[1] rather than a single, full-sized, normal spleen. Polysplenia sometimes occurs alone, but it is often accompanied by other developmental abnormalities. Conditions associated with polysplenia include gastrointestinal abnormalities, such as intestinal malrotation or biliary atresia, as well as cardiac abnormalities, such as dextrocardia.