Anapath: What are indications for BM biopsy?

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What are indications for BM biopsy?

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1. Repeated failure of aspiration (dry tap) – myelofibrosis, 
hairy cell leukemia.
2. Suspected aplastic anaemia.
3. Suspected focal lesions like granuloma, metastatic 
deposit, or infiltrate of lymphoma.
4. Suspected bone disorder.

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What are indications for BM biopsy?

1. Repeated failure of aspiration (dry tap) – myelofibrosis, hairy cell leukemia. 2. Suspected aplastic anaemia. 3. Suspected focal lesions like granuloma, metastatic deposit, or infiltrate of lymphoma. 4. Suspected bone disorder.

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