A 24-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis involving the sacroiliac joint and fingers is noted to have splenomegaly and neutropenia (Felty’s syndrome). She is advised to have splenectomy, but she should be informed that
A 24-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis involving the sacroiliac joint and fingers is noted to have splenomegaly and neutropenia (Felty’s syndrome). She is advised to have splenectomy, but she should be informed that
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A 24-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis involving the sacroiliac joint and fingers is noted to have splenomegaly and neutropenia (Felty's syndrome). She is advised to have splenectomy, but she should be informed that
✓ Correct Answer: C. Neutropenia responds to splenectomy.