Biopsy Principles (Incisional & Excisional)
DeptOral SurgeryLevelIntermediateTime15–30 min
Principles of incisional biopsy (representative sample from larger lesion) and excisional biopsy (complete removal of small lesion with margin), including tissue handling, fixation, and pathology submission.
What the protocol covers
- •A) First Decision: Biopsy or Refer?
- •B) Incisional vs Excisional Biopsy
- •C) Pre-Biopsy Essentials
- •D) Technique Principles
- •E) Follow-Up Is Part of the Biopsy
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (20 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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