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Impact of trainee experience on shave biopsy specimen size

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Skin biopsies are crucial for the diagnosis of many cutaneous pathologies, yet specimen adequacy is essential for definitive diagnosis. Recent literature has noted a trend in decreasing biopsy size over… Click to show full abstract

Skin biopsies are crucial for the diagnosis of many cutaneous pathologies, yet specimen adequacy is essential for definitive diagnosis. Recent literature has noted a trend in decreasing biopsy size over time, which has created concern over implications regarding adequacy for diagnosis.

Keywords: shave biopsy; trainee experience; biopsy specimen; experience shave; impact trainee; size

Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2022

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