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10. Role of Bone Marrow Clot Biopsy in Workup of Haematological and Non-Haematological Diseases

Jamila Farid1, Muhammad Idris1, Mumtaz Ahmad Khan2, Nasreen Javed1 and Shazia Moeen1

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the role of bone marrow clot biopsy in the diagnosis of haematological and non haematological disorders.

Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Pathology, Ayub Medical College from January 2018 to December 2019 over two years.

Materials and Methods: 335 patients of both sex and age > two years were enrolled by non-probability convenience sampling after an informed written consent. Children

Results: Total of 335 patients (176 males and 159 females, Male to female ratio 1:1.1). Trephine biopsy made conclusive diagnosis in 326 and marrow clot biopsy in 121 patients.

Conclusion: There is statistically no significant difference in diagnostic role of trephine and clot biopsy.

Key Words: Bone marrow, trephine biopsy, marrow clot biopsy.

Citation of article: Farid J, Idris M, Khan MA, Javed N, Moeen S. Role of Bone Marrow Clot Biopsy in Workup of Haematological and Non-haematological Diseases. Med Forum 2020;31(9):41-45.