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Is it normal procedure to have an ultrasound and a xray before a bone marrow biopsy for a child?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Most likely: Too specialized a field to comment on. With pediatric oncology there are many research protocols that are followed. Best wishes for your child.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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