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Skin Biopsy

Shave Biopsy: the top layers of skin in the area being investigated are shaved off with a scalpel (surgical knife) for investigation under a microscope.
 
Punch Biopsy: a small cylindrical core of tissue is taken from the area being investigated for examination under a microscope.
 
Excision Biopsy: all of the lesion or area being investigated is cut out with a scalpel for examination under a microscope.
 
Incision Biopsy: part of the lesion is cut out with a scalpel for examination under a microscope.

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