Shave biopsy

Shave biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Shave biopsies are not effective in treating melanomas, but can provide a reasonably safe and accurate initial diagnosis.Surgical sutures are not needed with this procedure.

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".