skin biopsy

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Indications

Punch biopsy:

Exisional biopsy:

Shave biopsy

Procedure

Punch biopsy:

  • 2-10 mm punches; 3 mm is optimal in most cases
  • suturing not necessary for 4 mm punch biopsy of trunk or extremity; suturing may be indicated for larger punch biopsies or biopsies on the head or neck[2]

Place biopsy specimen in a preservative & send for pathology evaluation.

Notes

Avoid:

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  2. Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Christenson LJ, Phillips PK, Weaver AL, Otley CC. Primary closure vs second-intention treatment of skin punch biopsy sites: a randomized trial. Arch Dermatol. 2005 Sep;141(9):1093-9. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16172305
  3. Tran KT, Wright NA, Cockerell CJ. Biopsy of the pigmented lesion--when and how. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Nov;59(5):852-71 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18762353
  4. Elston DM, Stratman EJ, Miller SJ. Skin biopsy: Biopsy issues in specific diseases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016 Jan;74(1):1-16; PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26702794