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Bone Biopsy: Closed

Picture of a bone biopsy: closed

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For a closed bone biopsy, the doctor inserts a needle through the skin and directly into the bone. A small piece of bone is collected in the needle. Then the bone sample is looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or another bone disorder.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology, Oncology
Last Revised October 21, 2010

Last Revised: October 21, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD, MD - Family Medicine & Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology, Oncology

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