Bone Marrow Biopsy
A bone marrow biopsy is a medical procedure used to examine the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells. During the procedure, a doctor uses a thin needle to take a small sample of the bone marrow, usually from the hip bone. This sample helps diagnose conditions like anemia, infections, or blood cancers (such as leukemia). The procedure may cause some discomfort, but it usually lasts only a few minutes, and patients can often resume normal activities shortly afterward. Results from the biopsy provide important information for appropriate treatment and care.
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A bone marrow biopsy is a medical procedure where a small sample of bone marrow—the spongy tissue inside bones that makes blood cells—is taken for examination. It usually involves inserting a thin needle into the hip bone or sometimes the breastbone. This sample helps doctors diagnose various blood disorders, cancers like leukemia, or other conditions affecting blood cell production. The procedure is typically done with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. Analyzing the bone marrow can provide valuable information about a person's overall health and help guide treatment plans.