Shave biopsy

Shave biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Shave biopsies are not effective in treating melanomas, but can provide a reasonably safe and accurate initial diagnosis.[1] Surgical sutures are not needed with this procedure.[2]

References
  1. "Shave Biopsy Is a Safe and Acceptable Method for Melanoma". American College of Surgeons. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  2. "Skin lesion biopsy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  • Shave biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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