This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hemolytic Anemias: Basic concepts and classification, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'A 25-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus presents with diffuse petechiae and fatigue. Physical examination demonstrates lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly. Laboratory findings include normocytic anemia (hemoglobin = 6.1 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (30,000/mL). A peripheral blood smear shows polychromasia with 10% reticulocytes. This patient most likely has which of the following hematologic diseases? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Anemia of chronic renal failure, B. Aplastic anemia, C. Hemolytic anemia, D. Iron deficiency anemia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: - Given features suggests the diagnosis of Hemolytic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura - Hemolytic anemias are characterized by compensatory increase in production & release of red cells by bone marrow - It is manifested in blood by polychromasia of red cells & increased reticulocyte count. - Other options given presents with decreased reticulocyte count', 'role': 'assistant'}]