Excisional biopsy
In an EXCISIONAL BIOPSY, the entire lesion is removed for biopsy.
When the entire lesion is removed for biopsy, it is referred to as an excisional biopsy. This procedure not only allows for the examination of the lesion but also serves as a treatment by eliminating the abnormal tissue. Excisional biopsies are commonly used for skin lesions, tumors, or any suspicious growths to provide a definitive diagnosis.
Biopsies can be classified as excisional or incisional. In excisional biopsy, the lesion is completely removed; in incisional biopsy, a portion of the lesion is removed.
When the entire lesion is removed for examination, it is referred to as an excisional biopsy. This procedure not only allows for a definitive diagnosis by providing the complete tissue sample but also often serves as a treatment by eliminating the lesion altogether. Excisional biopsies are commonly performed for suspicious moles, tumors, or other abnormal tissue growths. The removed tissue is then analyzed histologically to assess for any underlying conditions, such as cancer.
The type of biopsy that involves taking the entire lesion is called an excisional biopsy. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the entire abnormal area along with some surrounding healthy tissue, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the lesion. This method is often used for suspicious skin lesions or tumors to ensure complete removal and accurate diagnosis.
Incisional Biopsy
Biopsy is the process of removing tissue from patients for diagnostic examination or a specimen thus obtained. Excision biopsy is the excision of tissue for gross and microscopic examination in such a manner that the entire lesion is removed. ( excision is the act of cutting out; the surgical removal of part or all of a structure or organ.)
The most common biopsy used in the oral cavity is the incisional biopsy. This procedure involves removing a small portion of a suspicious lesion for histopathological examination while leaving the majority of the lesion intact. It is typically performed when the lesion's size or location makes an excisional biopsy (removal of the entire lesion) impractical. Incisional biopsies help diagnose various conditions, including cancers and other oral pathologies.
The biopsy that uses a scalpel to make an incision and remove a wedge of a large lesion is called a wedge biopsy or an incisional biopsy. This technique allows for the examination of a representative portion of the lesion while preserving surrounding tissue. It is often used when the lesion is too large to be completely excised or when a diagnosis is needed before further treatment.
incisional biopsy
usually requires a skin biopsy. A small sample of a discoid lesion is removed, specially prepared, and examined under a microscope. Usually, the lesion has certain microscopic characteristics that allow it to be identified as a DLE lesion
usually requires a skin biopsy. A small sample of a discoid lesion is removed, specially prepared, and examined under a microscope. Usually, the lesion has certain microscopic characteristics that allow it to be identified as a DLE lesion