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Bone Biopsy

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A bone biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of bone is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders. The sample of bone can be removed by:

A bone biopsy can be taken from any bone in the body. It is easiest to get the biopsy samples from bones that are close to the skin surface and away from any internal organs or large blood vessels.

A bone biopsy is often done on bone areas that show problems on an X-ray, Opens dialog. Computed tomography (CT scan, Opens dialog) or a bone scan, Opens dialog may be used to guide the biopsy needle.

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Current as of: April 30, 2024

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