Professor Moshe Mittelmanhead of the internal medicine department
The most accurate method for investigating suspected malignant diseases of the blood and hematopoietic organs is the direct examination of bone marrow tissues. This diagnostic procedure requires the extraction of a small amount of liquid or solid bone marrow tissue, which is performed during the biopsy.
When Bone Marrow Biopsy is Performed in Israel
A bone marrow biopsy is performed when there are suspicions of various diseases (primarily malignant) of the hematopoietic organs. Bone marrow is located in the spongy substance of bones and plays an important role in producing blood elements. When a particular pathology of the bone marrow is suspected, a thorough histological, cytological, microscopic, and laboratory examination of bone marrow samples is necessary to establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment measures.
Bone marrow biopsy is generally indicated for many medical issues.
- Suspicion of malignant blood diseases and hematopoietic organ disorders, accompanied by hematopoietic disturbances. The latter is detected through a simple blood test that shows quantitative changes in the formed elements of blood.
- Suspicion of malignant diseases of lymphoid tissue. In particular, the diagnosis of lymphoma and multiple myeloma includes performing a bone marrow biopsy.
- Degenerative diseases of the bone marrow, such as myelofibrosis or myelodysplastic syndrome.
- Metabolic disorders, particularly iron metabolism disorders in the body, leading to anemia in the patient.
- Acute or chronic blood diseases. In this case, a bone marrow biopsy may be used to assess the effectiveness of ongoing treatment.
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How Bone Marrow Biopsy is Performed in Israel
Doctors at Top Ichilov explain the bone marrow biopsy procedure in detail to patients. Generally, no special preparation is required before the bone marrow biopsy. To avoid possible complications during the biopsy, the patient informs the doctor about any allergies to medications, as anesthetics are used during the biopsy. Additionally, there are specific recommendations for patients with certain chronic conditions who are taking anticoagulants. Typically, it is advised to discontinue these medications a few days before the planned bone marrow biopsy.
Regarding the procedure itself, it is performed at Top Ichilov under local anesthesia. Depending on medical indications, the following types of bone marrow biopsy are performed:
- aspiration bone marrow biopsy in Israel. This type of biopsy is performed to extract the liquid content of the bone marrow. A thin needle is inserted into the bone marrow, and a vacuum pump is used to collect part of the liquid content of the bone marrow;
- core biopsy (trepanobiopsy of bone marrow in Israel). This biopsy is performed using a thick needle that captures solid tissues.
Typically, a bone marrow biopsy for blood diseases in Israel lasts no more than half an hour. After the biological material is extracted, the puncture site is closed with a sterile bandage. If the injection site is painful for the patient, this issue can be easily resolved with pain relief medications. Local pain usually subsides within 2-3 days.
Bone Marrow Biopsy: Price in Israel
It is difficult to specify the exact price of a bone marrow biopsy in Israel, as the cost is formed based on the data discovered during the diagnosis. In any case, the cost of a bone marrow biopsy in Israel is almost 40% lower than in European countries. This favorable pricing policy is due to generous government funding of medical institutions in Israel.
- Alpha heavy chain disease
- Franklin's disease
- Leukemia
- B-cell precursor lymphoma
- Marginal zone lymphoma
- Non-leukemic variant of B-cell lymphoma
- Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma
- Blood cancer
- Bone marrow transplantation in Israel
Bone Marrow Biopsy in Israel: Advantages of Diagnosis at Top Ichilov
Performing a bone marrow biopsy in Israel at Top Ichilov has the following advantages:
- guarantee of 100% accuracy of the results obtained. You need not worry about the reliability of the results obtained. The state-of-the-art laboratories at Top Ichilov and highly qualified doctors ensure confidence in the accuracy of the diagnosis;
- comfortable conditions for diagnosis. Bone marrow examination in Israel is conducted in the shortest possible time. Generally, the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient does not need to stay in the clinic. If for any reason the patient is hospitalized, they will stay in a comfortable room with all amenities;
- Russian-speaking doctors. Most doctors and medical staff at Top Ichilov speak Russian well. If necessary, a translator fluent in Russian, English, and Hebrew is provided to the patient.