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Autosplenectomy is a rare condition that is linked to certain diseases but is not a common occurrence. It is also seen in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Consequences

Absence of effective splenic function or absence of the whole spleen (asplenia) is associated with increased risks of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection, especially from polysaccharide encapsulated bacteria

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