Skin Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
Punch
A
Punches 4mm diabetes
2
Q
Shave
A
Removes lesion at skin level
3
Q
Curettage
A
Scrapes off lesion
4
Q
Ellipse
A
Incisional - small bit
Excisional - whole thing
5
Q
What ix for bacterial infection
A
Swab for bacteriology
6
Q
What ix for viral infection
A
Swab for virology
7
Q
What ix for Fungal infection
A
Scraping for mycology
8
Q
What ix for infestations
A
Scraping for microscopy
9
Q
What are the surgery methods
A
Electrosurgery Snip excision Curettage Shave Punch biopsy Elliptical