title: [Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de médecine interne, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
authors.forename: Paul-André
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Moix
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Favre
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosselet
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monti
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans