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Bone lesion biopsy



Bone biopsy
Bone biopsy


Bone lesion biopsy

Alternative Names:

Bone biopsy; Biopsy - bone
What the risks are:
  • Discomfort
  • Bone fracture
  • Damage to surrounding tissue
  • Localized infection (a risk any time the skin is broken)
  • Infection of the bone (osteomyelitis)
  • Excessive bleeding

Note: Some people with bone disorders also have blood coagulation disorders, so the bleeding risk may be higher.


Special considerations:

Signs of bone infection (one of the most serious risks) include fever, headache, pain with movement, redness and swelling of the tissues around the biopsy site, and drainage of pus from the biopsy site. If these occur, seek immediate medical attention.





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