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A member asked:

Is it possible for a bone lesion biopsy taken from the iliac crest area to be achy for months ?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Unfortunately that is a very tender area and it can take months for the pain to completely subside.

Dr Dougherty agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes.: Pain following a bone biopsy may last a long time.

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2013

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