This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'Splenectomy is not done in: March 2011 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Trauma, B. Tuberculosis of the spleen, C. Hereditary spherocytosis, D. Splenic abscess', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. B: Tuberculosis of the spleen The common indications for splenectomy includes 1) trauma resulting from injury/ major surgical procedure; 2) to reduce anemia/ thrombocytopenia in spherocytosis, ITP etc. Splenectomy is not normally required and is made difficult by the inflammatory adhesions The treatment of splenic abscess involves that of the underlying cause and drainage of the splenic abscess by percutaneous means under radiological guidance (at times, splenectomy may be indicated)', 'role': 'assistant'}]