AIIMS PG Exam – 84901

A. Can be done in prone or lateral position

B. To find out infiltrative and granulomatous disorders

C. Breath holding not necessary

D. Contraindicated when platelet count is below 40,000

Correct Answer » D Explanation

Ans: D. Contraindicated when platelet count is below 40,000
CT-guided bone marrow biopsy is safe in thrombocytopenic patients, with a hemorrhagic complication rate below 1.6% for patients with a platelet count of 20,000–50,000/μL. Routine preprocedure platelet transfusion may not be necessary for patients with a platelet count of 20,000–50,000/μL.