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Bone lesion biopsy |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Bone biopsy; Biopsy - bone |
| What the risks are: |
Note: Some people with bone disorders also have blood coagulation disorders, so the bleeding risk may be higher. |
| Special considerations: |
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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. |
Bone biopsy |
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