Of the many parasitic infestations involving worms, pinworms are the most prevalent form of worm infestation. They affect approximately 200 million people all over the world, one-third of which can be found in the United States. Genus Enterobius or pinworm, is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the phylum Nematoda.
The liver and spleen share common blood circulation pathways. Due to the circulatory link between the liver and spleen, many disease processes affect both organs. Infections, blood cell diseases, liver diseases, cancer and inherited disorders can adversely affect the liver and spleen, causing enlargement of both organs. Any disease process that causes ongoing liver inflammation -- or chronic hepatitis -- and subsequent liver scarring can lead to cirrhosis.
Enlarged Spleen Causes. The causes of splenomegaly vary widely and range from malignancy (cancers), infections, congestion (increased blood flow), infiltration of the spleen from other diseases, inflammatory conditions, and blood cell diseases. Some of the most common causes of an enlarged spleen include the following: liver disease (cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, fatty liver, long standing alcohol abuse); blood cancers (lymphoma, leukemia, myelofibrosis);