Chapter 19, Problem 4AYKB

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

A 36-year old woman has volunteered to donate her red bone marrow to a patient suffering from aplastic anemia. The physician, who is an intern, is preparing Elise’s tibia for the extraction of bone marrow.

Characters in the case:

Elise (donor), the patient (recipient of bone marrow) and the physician.

Adequate information:

The patient is in need of bone marrow due to aplastic anemia.

To determine:

Whether tibia is a good place for the extraction of red bone marrow or not. Also, an alternative location for the procedure is to be suggested.