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Two patients had suspicious pigmented lesions that were partially punch biopsied by their primary care physicians, resulting in sampling error and subsequent pathology misdiagnosis. These cases emphasise that an excision… Click to show full abstract
Two patients had suspicious pigmented lesions that were partially punch biopsied by their primary care physicians, resulting in sampling error and subsequent pathology misdiagnosis. These cases emphasise that an excision biopsy with a 2 mm margin is recommended as the standard biopsy technique used for suspicious pigmented lesions. Punch biopsies are best avoided. Situations in which standard excisions may not be practical, and the alternative options available, are also discussed.
Keywords:
pigmented lesions;
best avoided;
lesions punch;
suspicious pigmented;
punch biopsy
Journal Title: Australian journal of general practice
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Australian journal of general practice
Year Published: 2019
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