Rare bone marrow biopsy complication: a challenging case of sacroiliitis and Staphilococcus aureus sepsis

Bone marrow biopsy is a mandatory procedure to diagnose several hematological disorders. This invasive analysis is generally safe and the procedure-related risks are rare and include bleeding at the site of puncture and, very occasionally, local infections. Here, we describe a case of sacroiliitis t...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Morotti, Maria Consiglio Barozzino, Angelo Guerrasio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/823
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Summary:Bone marrow biopsy is a mandatory procedure to diagnose several hematological disorders. This invasive analysis is generally safe and the procedure-related risks are rare and include bleeding at the site of puncture and, very occasionally, local infections. Here, we describe a case of sacroiliitis that occurred as a consequence of bone marrow biopsy.
ISSN:2039-7275
2039-7283