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Health Encyclopedia: Skin Lesion Biopsy
A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness.
Alternative Names
Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy; Biopsy - skin
How the test is performed
There are several methods for performing skin biopsies. Most procedures can be easily completed in outpatient medical offices. Choice of techniques is determined by several factors, including the location, size, and type of lesion to be biopsied. All met...
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