Skin Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common biopsy technique?
A
shave biopsy
2
Q
what biopsy is able to provide full thickness of the skin?
A
punch biopsy; but may not reach SubQ
3
Q
is the healing rapid or slow with a punch biopsy?
A
rapid
4
Q
what size diameter is necessary for a punch biopsy?
A
1 mm bigger than lesion
5
Q
what biopsy can give sample down to SubQ?
A
excisional biopsy
6
Q
what are the margins in excisional biopsy?
A
2-3 mm
