excisional biopsy

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biopsy
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbaɪ.ɒp.si/us
/ˈbaɪ.ɑːp.si/
the process of removing and examining a small amount of tissue from a sick person, in order to discover more about ...
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Removal can be byexcisionalbiopsyor by shaving.
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The diagnosis can be confirmed byexcisionalbiopsy.
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When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an "excisionalbiopsy".
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An "excisionalbiopsy" is an attempt to remove an entire lesion.
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Even thoughexcisionalbiopsy(removing the entire lesion) is ideal, and advocated by pathologists; practical reason dictates that this should not be done.
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This is unless anexcisionalbiopsyis warranted.
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There are four main types of skin biopsies: shave biopsy, punch biopsy,excisionalbiopsy, and incisional biopsy.
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Definitive diagnosis is by lymph node biopsy (usuallyexcisionalbiopsywith microscopic examination).
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Excisional biopsies may cause scarring and architectural distortions that interfere with future screening efforts.
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Excisional biopsies of skin lesions and gastrointestinal polyps are very common.
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Incisional biopsies are obtained through diagnostic surgical procedures that remove part of a suspicious lesion, whereas excisional biopsies remove the entire lesion, and are similar to therapeutic surgical resections.
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