A skin biopsy is the removal of a small sample of skin tissue to enable further examination to reveal more information about a lesion, such as what cells it is made up of, and can change the future management. Some types of skin biopsy include: shave biopsy, punch biopsy, and surgical excision.
For more information, see Skin Biopsy.
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