AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During an excisional biopsy, the doctor removes an entire lump or an entire area of abnormal skin, including a portion of normal skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the entire tumor is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. If only a portion of the tumor is removed, the procedure is referred to as an incisional biopsy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shave biopsy is one of the most widely used procedures performed in primary care practice. The technique is used to obtain tissue for histologic examination and is useful for removing superficial lesions in their entirety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Excision biopsy refers to complete removal of a skin lesion, such as a skin cancer in which a margin of surrounding skin is taken to improve chances of complete removal. Smaller lesions are most often removed using a scalpel blade as an ellipse, with primary closure using sutures.

Detailed explanation-5: -An excisional biopsy uses a scalpel to remove all of the skin lesion, usually with some normal skin around it. The sample may include the full thickness of the skin along with fat below the skin.