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bone biopsy: open

cross-section view of bone under microscope, showing outer compact bone and inner spongy bone.

for an open bone biopsy, the doctor makes a cut (incision) through the skin to expose an area of the bone. then the doctor takes a small sample of bone. the bone sample can be looked at under a microscope to see if there is cancer, infection, or another problem.

current as of: may 13, 2023

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