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How long does it take for the hole in the bone to heal up after a bone marrow biopsy
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 32 years experience
Months: The small hole in the bone left by a bone marrow biopsy will heal over a period of a few months. However the size and location of the bone defect wil... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
Typically: 2 to 3 working days. A rapid preliminary result can be available in hours with a concern for acute leukemia. If a reference lab is used it can take 7-... Read More
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Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
Typically: 2 to 3 working days. A rapid preliminary result can be available in hours with a concern for acute leukemia. If a reference lab is used it can take 7-... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 32 years experience
Less than 1 week: The general results from a bone marrow biopsy are usually available in less than 1 week. This will depend on the lab/pathologists reviewing the bone ... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Depends: It depends on the expected diagnosis. A metastatic tumor may be detected in three days or so. Workup of a hematologic disorder often requires multip... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Talk to your Doctor: This procedure is under the control of the doctor how perform it.Follow his instruction.
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Dr. Martin Rubensteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 47 years experience
Yes.: Tylenol (acetaminophen) with not interfere with the test or its results.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Cohenanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Short term: Should be no more than a few days; and that is on the longer side of the estimate.
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
A few weeks usually: Normally- you may feel some tenderness for a week or more after your bone marrow exam. Ask your doctor about taking a pain reliever, such as Acetamino... Read More
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A Verified Doctoranswered
23 years experience
It Depends: Everybody is different. You must keep in mind that your body heals as fast as your genes and diet will allow. If you eat unhealthy food, smoke and d... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Thompsonanswered
Hematology and Oncology 22 years experience
Depends / 1 week: It depends. If the bone marrow is "packed" with cancer cells it may be obvious on an initial review by a hematologist and/or hematopathologist. Howev... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Not long: See my previous answer. Usually a day or so unless there were complications. If longer than a couple of day, i would call the doctor and discuss. T... Read More
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