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Bone marrow biopsy

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Bone marrow biopsy
A procedure in which cellular material is removed from the pelvis or breastbone and examined under a microscope to look for the presence of abnormal blood cells characteristic of specific forms of leukemia and lymphoma.
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For 2 patients, initial microscopic examination of bone marrow biopsy results did not show amastigotes; reinspection showed scarce amastigotes.
This workup may include a complete blood count; measurement of calcium, serum urea nitrogen, and creatinine levels; serum and urine electrophoresis with immunofixation; a complete skeletal radiographic survey; and a bone marrow biopsy.
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