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Biopsy Techinques - Punch Biopsy

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This technique is typically used by dermatologists to sample skin rashes and small masses.

After a local anesthetic is injected, a biopsy punch, which is basically a small size cutter (3 or 4 mm in diameter), is used to cut out a cylindrical piece of skin.

The hole is closed with a suture and heals with minimal scarring.


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