This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T, Subject name: Pathology
Howel-Jolly bodies may be seen after 
Select and explain. 
A. Hepatectomy, B. Splenectomy, C. Pancreatectomy, D. Cholecystectomy
B: Splenectomy
Answer: B: Splenectomy 
Explanation: Howell-Jolly bodies are purple nuclear remnants, usually found singly, and are larger than basophilic stippling. They are present in megaloblastic anaemia and after splenectomy TEXTBOOK OF PATHOLOGY 6TH EDITION HARSH MOHAN PAGE NO:293 IMAGE REF: