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Bone Marrow Metastasis in Non-hematological Malignancies: Data From a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India.
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- Bone marrow metastasis from gastric cancer: A case report.Oncology letters · 2026Article
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Background It is known that the diagnosis of non-hematological malignancy from bone marrow is uncommon. Also, aspiration from the bone marrow is considered one method that aids in the diagnosis of bone metastases. The study examined bone marrow results and a thorough examination of bone marrow in non-hematological cancers that have metastasized to the bone marrow. Materials and methods This was a retrospective study that was conducted at the Department of Hematology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, Bihar, India. A total of 200 cases of bone marrow aspiration and 150 cases of bone marrow biopsies with relevant clinical features, hematological, and radiological findings have been enrolled in the study. Ethical clearance has been granted by the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) of IGIMS. Results It was observed that 62 (31%) patients with non-hematological malignancies suffered from bone marrow metastases. The population with bone marrow metastases varies, as 50 (80.6%) of the patient population comprised adults, while the pediatric population was 12 (19.4%). Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, and nucleated immature blood cells were some common findings of peripheral blood smears associated with non-hematological malignancies. Conclusion It concluded the necessity of diagnosing bone marrow metastases in patients with non-hematological malignancies. The study could not find any assured predictive parameter for bone marrow metastases. Conditions like anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and others have been revealed by examining peripheral blood smears.
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