Causes of Hepatosplenomegaly
Hepatosplenomegaly is a medical condition in which both the liver and the spleen become enlarged. There are different medical conditions that can lead to the simultaneous appearance of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, as you will have the opportunity to discover below. It is important to understand that this condition can lead to a serious or life-threatening symptoms, if proper medical treatment is not administered. The sooner the patient starts the treatment, the more reduced are the chances of developing such symptoms.

The liver is involved in a multitude of bodily functions, and is affected by a variety of conditions, many of which result in hepatomegaly. Common causes include:
Hereditary fructose intolerance
Glycogen storage disease
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Sarcoidosis
Sclerosing cholangitis
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS)
Reye's syndrome
Alcohol
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Congestive heart failure
Infectious mononucleosis
Leukemia
Tumour metastases
Neuroblastoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Niemann-Pick disease