Bone marrow involvement

Bone marrow involvement occurs when disease, such as cancer or infections, spreads into the soft, spongy tissue inside bones responsible for producing blood cells. This infiltration can disrupt normal blood cell production, leading to issues like anemia, increased infections, or bleeding problems. Detecting marrow involvement involves tests like biopsies or imaging. Recognizing this spread is important for diagnosis, staging, and planning appropriate treatment strategies for conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, or metastatic cancers.