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Can muscle biopsy be dangerous? what are complications?
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No, but why do you: Need muscle biopsy? The need for muscle biopsy is not routine. The biopsy process is not dangerous. The complications may include, bleeding at the site, infection and hypertrophic scar. Do not let the risk of these complications keep you from getting the biopsy as complications are uncommon.
Answered 12/26/2013
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