Which of the following conditions may be treated through a splenectomy?
A)Multiple myeloma
B)Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
C)Von Willebrand's disease
D)Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia may be treated through a splenectomy. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia causes the person to develop antibodies against their own red blood cells. This condition may be treated through a splenectomy if the patient does not respond to steroid medications.

Which of the Following Conditions May Be Treated Through a Splenectomy