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Last updated: 11/24/2009
A small amount of bleeding and moderate discomfort often occur at the biopsy site. Rarely, reactions to anesthetic agents, infection, and hematoma (blood clot) or hemorrhage (excessive bleeding) may also develop. In rare instances, the heart or a major...
blood vessel is pierced when marrow is extracted from the sternum during bone marrow biopsy. This can lead to severe hemorrhage.
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A bone marrow aspiration is usually done at the same time as a bone marrow biopsy. Together, a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are often called a bone marrow exam.
From http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bone-marrow-biopsy/MY00305
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