Question 245 · LEK · Splenic surgery
The indication for splenectomy can be:
- A. hereditary spherocytosis.
- B. idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
- C. thalassemia. 83 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- D. sickle cell anaemia.
- E. all of the above.
Hint
Think of blood disorders in which the spleen destroys abnormal red cells or platelets, or causes sequestration and hypersplenism.
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