Professor Moshe Mittelmanhead of the internal medicine department
The most accurate method for investigating suspected malignant blood diseases 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 a 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. The bone marrow is located in the spongy substance of bones and plays an important role in producing blood elements. When there is suspicion of a particular pathology of the bone marrow, a thorough histological, cytological, microscopic, and laboratory examination of bone marrow samples is necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Bone marrow biopsy is generally indicated for many medical issues.
- Suspected malignant blood diseases and hematopoietic organ disorders, accompanied by hematopoiesis disturbances. The latter is detected through a simple blood test, which shows quantitative changes in the formed blood elements.
- Suspected 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.
How Bone Marrow Biopsy is Performed in Israel
The doctors at Top Ihilov clinic 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 stop taking these medications a few days before the planned bone marrow biopsy.
As for the procedure itself, it is performed at Top Ihilov under local anesthesia. Depending on medical indications, the following types of bone marrow biopsy may be 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;
- core biopsy (trepanobiopsy) of the 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 determined based on the findings 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 Ihilov
Performing a bone marrow biopsy in Israel at Top Ihilov clinic has the following advantages:
- guarantee of 100% accuracy of the obtained results. You need not worry about the reliability of the results obtained. The state-of-the-art laboratories at Top Ihilov clinic and highly qualified doctors ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis;
- comfortable conditions for conducting diagnostics. Bone marrow examination in Israel is performed in the shortest possible time. Generally, the procedure is done 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 Ihilov speak Russian well. If necessary, a translator fluent in Russian, English, and Hebrew is provided to the patient.