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Useful for lesions with characteristic features in the epidermis and superficial dermis: verruca, basal cell carcinoma
: for squamous cell carcinoma, but sometimes the biopsy may be too superficial to adequately assess invasion Not recommended for: melanoma (may also be inadequate for acral (palms & soles) lesions) |
What is Shave biopsy?
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Larger scalpel biopsy to include substantial subcutaneous tissue
Useful for evaluation of: Panniculitis (Inflammation of subcutaneous tissue) |
What is incisional biopsy?
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What is PUNCH BIOPSY?
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Useful for inflammatory dermatoses (includes the superficial and deep plexuses and superficial subcutaneous tissue)
Useful for deeper benign dermal lesions or tumors not adequately evaluated with a shave biopsy Useful for recurrent tumors and metastatic lesions Large punch biopsy specimens are acceptable for atypical melanocytic lesions Often insufficient for subcutaneous lesions Disadvantage: may cause scar |
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What is EXCISIONAL BIOPSY:
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Used to completely remove a lesion so that margins can be evaluated
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When is EXCISIONAL BIOPSY used?
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Recommended for: melanomas and atypical melanocytic lesions; deep dermal or subcutaneous nodules; re-excisions of biopsy proven carcinomas
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