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I have a joint infection and my doctor wants to order a bone biopsy. can this infection be a sign of cancer?
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Probably is not: Joint infectios are in general serous problems specially if they occura after a joint replacement.Your dr could be concerned about you having osteomylitis of the bone(bone infection)and that is te reazon for the bone biopsy.Must likely is not bone cancer.
Answered 10/6/2012
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