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a child i know has an abdominal mass, and they are planning bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, what is that procedure for? they prformed Ct abdomen and i dont know what it revealed. I just want to understand why they olan to do BOne marrow asporation and biopsy , thanks.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. Siddartha's Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Pediatric neoplasms like neuroblastoma and nephroblastoma present as abdominal mass, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is done to rule out involvement as it upstages the disease/tumor.
Initially, ultrasound guided biopsy of abdominal mass should be done to know the status of tumor/mass. Then finally, bone marrow is done to rule out any metastasis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Is Bone Marrow Biopsy Recommended For?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pediatric neoplasms like neuroblastoma and nephroblastoma present as abdominal mass, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is done to rule out involvement as it upstages the disease/tumor. Initially, ultrasound guided biopsy of abdominal mass should be done to know the status of tumor/mass. Then finally, bone marrow is done to rule out any metastasis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha