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Bone marrow aspiration Article
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Definition
Bone marrow is the tissue that makes blood cells. It is found in the hollow part of most bones. Bone marrow aspiration is the removal of this tissue for examination.
See also:
Alternative Names
Iliac crest tap; Sternal tap
Why the Bone marrow aspiration is Performed
This test is used to diagnose leukemia, infections, some types of anemia, and other blood disorders. It may help determine if cancers have spread.
How the Bone marrow aspiration is Performed
The health care provider will take the bone marrow from your pelvic or breast bone. (Occasionally, another bone is selected.) First, the area is cleaned with a germ-killing medicine, then numbing medicine (local anesthesia) is applied.
Next, the health care provider inserts a special needle into the bone. The needle has a tube attached to it, which creates suction. A small sample of bone marrow fluid flows into the tube. The needle is removed.
A laboratory specialist looks at the bone marrow fluid under a microscope.
How to Prepare for the Bone marrow aspiration
No special preparation is necessary for this test.
How the Bone marrow aspiration Will Feel
There will be a prick and a slight burning sensation with the local anesthetic. Pressure may be felt as the needle is inserted into the bone. There is a sharp sucking sensation as the marrow is aspirated, which lasts for only a few moments.
Risks
There may be some bleeding at the puncture site. More serious risks, such as serious bleeding or infection, are very rare.
Normal Results
The marrow should contain blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells, fat cells, and connective tissues.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (AML)
- Anemia of B-12 deficiency
- Anemia of folate deficiency
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- Lymphoma
- Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelofibrosis
- Pernicious anemia
- Primary thrombocytopenia
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