| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Bone lesion biopsy |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Bone biopsy; Biopsy - bone |
| Normal Values: |
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Normal bone appears as two types: compact and cancellous. Compact bone is dense and contains concentric layers of mineral deposits (lamellae). Cancellous bone looks porous, with widely spaced lamellae, and red and yellow marrow in the center of the bone. |
| What abnormal results mean: |
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Benign bone tumors include the following:
Malignant tumors include the following: Other conditions include the following:
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include the following: |
Bone biopsy |
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