Biopsy and Suture Methodology

Incisional biopsy critical in obtaining definitive diagnosis in a clinically challenging case

“…There are a variety of biopsy techniques, each of which are better suited for particular types of lesions or for diagnostic versus therapeutic intervention. Shave biopsies are indicated when sampling epidermal or dermal lesions or elevated lesions [1].…”

“…As opposed to shave biopsies, incisional biopsies sample down to the subcutaneous fat and are therefore better able to determine depth. This type of biopsy differs from an excisional biopsy, which goes to a similar depth but removes the specimen in its entirety [1]. Incisional biopsies preserve the lesion's lateral borders and are used for diagnostic purposes, whereas excisional biopsies serve a therapeutic purpose [1].…”

Percepção de tutores sobre tumor venéreo transmissível em Manaus

“…al., (2016), várias técnicas de biopsia fornecem dados significativos sobre a patologia, o diagnóstico e o possível tratamento. Cada uma delas possuem indicações que se diferenciam na qualidade e na quantidade de tecido necessário para o alcance do diagnóstico histopatológico (SOH et. al., 2016).…”