L24 Principles of Biopsy Flashcards
1
Q
Bulla
A
Fluid filled
2
Q
Erosion
A
Superficial ulcer (excoriation)
3
Q
Macule
A
No elevation
4
Q
Papule
A
elevated
5
Q
Plaque
A
elevated
6
Q
Scale is a macroscopic accumulation of
A
keratin
7
Q
Vesicle
A
fluid filled
8
Q
What is it called when something has a pulse
A
Bruit is what you hear
Thrill is what you feel
9
Q
How much normal tissue to include for soft tissue biopsy
A
2-3mm for benign
5mm for malignant
10
Q
Needle for aspiration
A
18 G
5-10ml
11
Q
Indication of incision
A
> 1cm
Hazardous
Malignant
Closure
12
Q
Indications of excision
A
<1cm
Benign
CLosure
13
Q
Where to infiltrate for biopsy
A
1cm away
14
Q
How to store soft tissue biopsy
A
10% formalin (4%) formaldehyde
20x volume of specimen
15
Q
How much sound bone around lesion
A
4-5mm