Skin Biopsy: What To Think About
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What To Think About
- If the biopsy contains cancer cells, additional surgery will be needed to remove the cancer completely.
- If the biopsy is done on your face, you may want to have it done by a doctor who specializes in surgical techniques that can minimize scarring, such as a plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
- Further testing may be needed if:
- A small biopsy does not contain enough cells to make an accurate diagnosis.
- Cells from the abnormal area weren't included in the sample.
| Last updated: | April 26, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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