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