Surgery An evidence that splenectomy might benefit a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura includes which of the following: A A significant enlargement of the spleen B A high reticulocyte count C Patients age less than five years D An increase in platelet count on corticosteroid therapy 💡 Explanation An evidence that splenectomy might benefit a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura includes which of the following: ✓ Correct Answer: D. An increase in platelet count on corticosteroid therapy