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: Medicine
A patient was found to have splenomegaly, anemia and jaundice. All of the following is true about this condition except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Increased urobilinogen, B. Increased LDH, C. Decreased haptoglobin, D. Low reticulocyte count
D: Low reticulocyte count
Answer: D: Low reticulocyte count 
Explanation: Ans: D. Low reticulocyte count(Ref: Robbins 9/e p 631, 632)A reactive increase in reticulocyte count occurs in hemolytic anemias due to increased erythropoiesis.Hemolytic anemia:Anemia & lowered tissue oxygen tension a Triggers erythropoietin production a Stimulates erythroid differentiation a Appearance of increased numbers erythroid precursors (normoblasts) in marrow. Compensatory increases in erythropoiesis a Resutls in reticulocytosis in peripheral blood.