How To Treat And Diagnose Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

Bone Marrow Analysis

Another way of diagnosing Diamond-Blackfan anemia is through bone marrow analysis, often by bone marrow aspiration. In this type of procedure, a professional will take a small sample of the fluid located in the bone's soft spongy tissue, also known as bone marrow. The cells responsible for producing white and red blood cells and platelets are contained. These cells are responsible for carrying those three types of cells inside more prominent bones, such as the hips, the breastbone, and the ribs. Most professionals will ask patients to get a bone marrow aspiration if they suspect that they might be suffering from any infections, blood cell conditions, a specific type of blood or bone marrow cancer (leukemia or lymphoma), or anemia. The procedure is very safe, but it might have some risks such as bleeding, discomfort, or an allergic reaction to anesthesia.

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