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Pathology AIIMS 2019 f90b63af

All of the following are true about the given instrument except

A
Can be done in prone or lateral position
B
To find out infiltrative and granulomatous disorders
C
Breath holding not necessary
D
Platelet count of 40000 is a contraindication
High-Yield Explanation
Given instrument is Bone marrow biopsy needle Bone marrow biopsy can be done in prone or lateral position. Most common site is posterior iliac crest. In obese person, preferred site is anterior superior iliac spine In newly born, preferred site is superficial bone i.e. tibia. To find out infiltrative and granulomatous disorders. Breath holding is not necessary in bone marrow biopsy. During biopsy of other organs like liver , breath holding is necessary. During any bleeding disorder, RBC or WBC disorder or hypo activity of bone marrow, bone marrow biopsy is done . Even in severe thrombocytopenia , Bone marrow biopsy is done.

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