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Bone Marrow Biopsy

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Bone Marrow Biopsy Definition

A biopsy involving the removal of a core tissue containing bone spicules and hematopoietic elements embedded in the marrow stroma. This procedure is done in the hip area mainly for the diagnosis and evaluation of neoplastic and non-neoplastic hematopoietic disorders (e.g. anemias, leukemias, lymphomas) and the evaluation of the spread of solid tumors (e.g. carcinomas, sarcomas) and lymphomas for therapeutic purposes.

Bone Marrow Biopsy Synonyms

Bone Marrow Biopsy, Biopsy of Bone Marrow, Biopsy, Bone Marrow, bone marrow biopsy

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