Skin Analysis Techniques- Dr. P's Important Points

Question 1

In general terms, when a small part of a patch or plaque is sampled for histopathology, ____ is the technique of choice.

Answer 1

a punch biopsy

Question 2

punch biopsies are ideal when

Answer 2

a small part of a much larger lesion is submitted for histopathology.

Question 3

Core needle biopsyis an ideal method of diagnosing 1.__.This technique is perfect for 2.___.

Answer 3

1. more deeply seated masses.

2. investigating tumors of the soft tissue

Question 4

Needle aspiration differs somewhat from most other biopsy techniques in that

Answer 4

it provides the pathologist with cells and tiny tissue fragments to review, rather than large pieces of tissue.

Question 5

Biopsy Immediately -ABCDE criteria

Answer 5

Asymmetry, irregular Border, Color variegation, Diameter and Evolving

Question 6

Wound biopsy sent for culture and sensitivity testing, is the gold standard in

Answer 6

identifying bacteria in the wound bed.

Question 7

__ became the gold standard specimen for wound cultures.

Answer 7

tissue biopsy

Question 8

The swab technique most consistent with the key elements of wound infection is Levine’s technique because this technique

Answer 8

attempts to sample microorganisms from within the wound tissue, not just from the wound surface.