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Skin lesion biopsy

Alternative Names

Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy; Biopsy - skin


What the risks are

Risks may include:

  • Infection
  • Scar (keloids)

You will bleed slightly during the procedure. Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding problems.


Special considerations

Fluid-filled lesions may be examined by skin lesion aspiration instead of skin lesion biopsy.



Review Date: 08/02/2009
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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