Skin Biopsy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Skin Biopsy
A skin biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of skin is removed for examination to establish a precise diagnosis.1 It can help a physician diagnose several different skin disorders, and the actual procedure may vary based on the nature of the lesion to be tested and the type of biopsy being performed.
Fast Facts:
- This procedure is frequently performed by a dermatologist.
- There are several different types of skin biopsies, including shave, curettage and punch.2
- Skin biopsies are customarily performed as an outpatient procedure.
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Latest Headlines on Skin Biopsy
What is Skin Biopsy
- WebMD: Skin Conditions: Skin Biopsies
- MedicineNet: Definition of Skin Biopsy
- Harvard Health Publications: What is the Test?
- Virtualmedicalcentre.com: What is a Skin Biopsy?
Uses for Skin Biopsy
- Mayo Clinic: Biopsy Procedures Used to Diagnose Cancer
- A.D.A.M (via SkinCancerConnection): Why the Test is Performed?
- Cleveland Clinic: Skin Biopsy for Diagnosis of Metabolic Diseases
- Dr. Sonya Havill (via DermNet NZ): Why do You Need to Have a Skin Biopsy?
Risks and Complications of Skin Biopsy
- eMedicineHealth: Skin Biopsy Risks
- HealthSquare.com: What You Should Know
- A.D.A.M: Skin Lesion Biopsy Risks
- Healthwise (via Health.com): Skin Biopsy Risks
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards on Skin Biopsy
- Blogspot: Purposes: Skin Biopsy
- The Rosacea Forum: Anyone Had a Skin Biopsy?
- NeuroTalk Communities: Question About Skin Biopsy
- YouTube: Shave and Punch Skin Biopsies
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Skin Biopsy
- JAMA: Skin Biopsy Articles
- PubMed Central: Articles About Skin Biopsies
- Google Scholar: Listing of Skin Biopsy Articles
Clinical Trials on Skin Biopsy
- CenterWatch: Skin Biopsy Clinical Trials
- Clinicaltrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Skin Biopsies
Research Notes References
- ↑ Answers.com: Skin Biopsy
- ↑ Wikipedia: Skin Biopsy
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