Which one of the following statements is false?

A- Patients with essential thrombocythemia may have increased risk of bleeding

B- Bone marrow transplantation is a standard curative therapy for myelodysplastic syndrome

C- Painful crises in patients with sickle cell disease is treated with Oxygen and hydration 

D- Splenectomy for patients with immune thrombocytopenia purpura is reserved for whom do not response to medical treatment

The answer is D

Bone marrow transplantation is of a limited value for myelodysplastic syndrome