Bone Marrow Aspiration - One year study in tertiary care hospital at Rajkot

Abstract

INTRODUCTION : Bone marrow aspiration (BMA) is crucial in evaluation, diagnosis, and management of anemia
and other hematological disorders, especially in situations where diagnosis remains cryptic after detailed clinical
history, physical examination and peripheral blood analysis. This is relatively safe and simple procedure.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : The aim of this study is to know prevalence of various hematological disorders and to
compare findings of peripheral smear with diagnosis given on bone marrow aspiration.
MATERIALS AND METHODS : Bone marrow examination of 68 cases of suspected hematological disorders was
carried out. Bone marrow aspiration was done under aseptic conditions. Slides were stained with Field's stain and
where needed Leishman's stain was also done.
RESULT : A total of 68 cases were included in this study. The age range of cases was from 11months to 80 years.
Males were 29 (43%) and Females were 39 (57%). In our study pancytopenia was most common indication
followed by anemia, thrombocytopenia &suspected malignancy. Megaloblastic anemia was most common finding
on bone marrow aspiration in this study.
CONCLUSION : Bone marrow aspiration is relatively simple, safe, and cheap, mildly invasive technique which can
diagnose many hematological and non-hematologic diseases that can be confirmed by more advanced
investigations.