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Old Fri Dec 2, 2011, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg H View Post
Hi amkjud!

2. The second bone marrow sample, which was probably taken from the other hip, may have simply not picked up cells with the same abnormalities. (I gather that the researchers have a lot to learn about what goes on in the marrow, and it might be a mistake to assume that it is uniform throughout -- that what's happening in one area looks exactly like what's happening in another area).
Both biopsy/aspirates were from the same hip. One doctor said to bilateral (both hips) next time. Different doctor said this doesn't matter.
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