Pediatric Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone marrow examination refers to the pathologic analysis of samples of bone marrow obtained by bone marrow biopsy (often called a trephine biopsy) and bone marrow aspiration. Bone marrow examination is used in the diagnosis of a number of conditions, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, anemia, and pancytopenia. The bone marrow produces the cellular elements of the blood, including platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells. While much information can be gleaned by testing the blood itself (drawn from a vein by phlebotomy), it is sometimes necessary to examine the source of the blood cells in the bone marrow to obtain more information on hematopoiesis; this is the role of bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
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This video explains bone marrow examination, covering samples obtained by bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. It describes the use of the examination in diagnosing conditions including leukemia, multiple myeloma, anemia and pancytopenia, and the role of the marrow in producing platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells.
Key points
- Explains bone marrow aspiration and biopsy sampling
- Describes conditions the examination is used to diagnose, including leukemia and multiple myeloma
- Explains that marrow produces platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells
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This video presents “Pediatric Bone Marrow Aspiration” — Bone marrow examination refers to the pathologic analysis of samples of bone marrow obtained by bone marrow biopsy (often called a trephine biopsy) and bone marrow aspiration. Bone marrow examination is used in the diagnosis of a number of. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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