What is Bone Marrow Biopsy?
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A bone marrow biopsy is the removal of soft tissue, called marrow, from inside bone. Bone marrow is found in the hollow part of most bones. It helps form blood cells. A bone marrow aspirate may also be performed, usually before the biopsy is taken.
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How do members experience Bone Marrow Biopsy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple myeloma | 9 | 3 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 8 | 2 | |
| Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance | 2 | 2 | |
| Acute myeloid leukemia | 1 | 0 | |
| Bone marrow transplant | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 3 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
ProfGumbySan
evaluated on May 18, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: Major
- Side effects: None
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