False about Bone marrow biopsy
Can be done in prone or lateral position
To find out infiltrative and granulomatous disorders
Breath holding not necessary
Contraindicated when platelet count is below 40,000
Ans: D. Contraindicated when platelet count is below 40,000CT-guided bone marrow biopsy is safe in thrombocytopenic patients, with a hemorrhagic complication rate below 1.6% for patients with a platelet count of 20,000-50,000/mL. Routine preprocedure platelet transfusion may not be necessary for patients with a platelet count of 20,000-50,000/mL.