Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Moix, P.-A.é; Favre, L.; Rosselet, A.; Monti, M.
Revue Medicale Suisse 4(177): 2337-2340; 2342
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 19055151 Document Number: 621446
The definitive diagnosis of several hematological diseases, as for instance leukaemias, unexplained pancytopenias and other bone marrow disorders, requires a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Not only haematologists, but also internists, need to master this rather invasive procedure. The knowledge of indications, contra-indications, potential complications and their prevention of its complications is of utmost importance. This article reviews these topics about bone marrow biopsy, giving some practical advices on this procedure.