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 Normally bone biopsy is not indicated unless significant pathology (other than condensing osteitis) is suspected

 The following microscopic features confirm the diagnosis of condensing osteitis:Replacement of marrow spaces and cancellous bone by dense, sclerotic compact boneBone may show prominent incremental linesMay see fibrosis replacing fatty marrow or scant connective tissueInflammatory changes are absent or minimal