Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Flashcards
biopsy (Bx)
removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination
excisions biopsy
removal of an entire lesion
incisional biopsy
removal of a selected portion of a lesion
shave biopsy
a technique using a surgical blade to shave tissue from the epidermis and upper dermis
culture and sensitivity (C&S)
a technique isolating and growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen and to determine which drugs might be effective fo combating the infection it has caused
frozen section (FS)
a surgical technique that involves cutting a the piece of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathologic examination
chemosurgery
removal of tissue after it as been destroyed by chemical means
cryosurgery
destruction of tissue by freezing with application of an extremely cold chemical
dermabrasion
surgical removal of epidermis frozen by aerosol spray using wire brushes and emery papers t remove scars, tattoos and wrinkles
debridement
removal of dead tissue from a wound or burn site to promote healing and to prevent infection
curettage
cleaning; scarping a wound using a spoon like cutting instrument (curette)
electrocautery
use of an instrument heated by electric current (cautery) to coagulate bleeding areas by burning the tissue
electrodesccation
use of high frequency electric currents to destroy tissue by drying it; makes direct contact with skin lesion
fulguration
to lighten; use of long, high frequency electric sparks to destroy tissue; does not touch skin
incision and drainage (I&D)
incision and drainage of an infected skin lesion
laser
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Mohs surgery
a technique used to excise tumors of the skin by removing fresh tissue, layer by layer, until a tumor free plane is reached
skin grafting
transfer of skin from one body site to another
