Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspiration in Haematological disorders

Dr. Dantkale Sunita S.; Dr. Shete Smita S.; Dr. Pandit G. A.; Dr. Gulshan Ansari

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspiration in Haematological disorders

Dr. Dantkale Sunita S. , Dr. Shete Smita S. , Dr. Pandit G. A. , Dr. Gulshan Ansari

Abstract :

Background–This was a two years retrospective study of bone marrow aspiration done on patients in a tertiary care centre. 105 patients were analysed considering the detailed clinical examination and investigations in the period from 2016 to 2018. The significance of bone marrow examination in establishing the primary diagnosis was determined. The age of patients ranged from 5 years to 83 years with a male preponderance.

Objectives–To evaluate the frequency of involvement of bone marrow in haematological disorders.

Results–Among the non malignant haematological disorders, megaloblastic anaemia was the most common disorder (30.5 %) followed by combined deficiency anaemia (22.8 %) and iron deficiency anaemia (18 %). Acute lymphoid leukemia was the commonest malignant haematological disorder.

Conclusion– Bone marrow aspiration is an important procedure for confirmatory diagnosis in many malignant and non malignant disorders. It helps in planning further investigations and management.