Punch/shave biopsy for skin lesions
Duration of treatment
20-30 minutes
Type of anesthesia
Local injectable
Pain
Only at the time of anesthesia - minimal
TECHNICAL
Punch or excisional or shave biopsy
Number of treatments
1 (sometimes the entire lesion may need to be excised later if excisional biopsy is not performed initially)
Recovery time
After 10-14 days, the sutures will be removed. Final healing of the postexcisional scar will occur at 6 months.
about punch/shave biopsy
Skin biopsy is an invasive medical procedure in which a fragment of integumentary tissue is harvested, which is later analyzed microscopically, in order to observe certain pathological changes, suggestive of various local or systemic processes. The harvested tissue fragment will thus help the doctor in establishing a definite diagnosis, its analysis can also be useful for excluding other skin diseases or conditions that have a negative impact on the skin.
BENEFITS
Diagnosis of inflammatory dermatological conditions (psoriasis, eczema)
Establishing the malignant or benign nature of suspicious skin lesions
Diagnosis of bullous diseases (pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid)
Diagnosis of benign lesions (seborrheic keratoses, nevi) or with risk of malignancy (actinic keratoses)
Diagnosis of fungal or bacterial skin infections
Diagnosis of melanocytic (melanoma) or non-melanocytic skin cancers (basal cell/squamous cell carcinoma)
PRICE Punch/shave biopsy
From 150 Euros
frequent questions
What is a skin biopsy?
Skin biopsy is an invasive surgical procedure used to obtain a sample of skin tissue.
Punch biopsy involves using a special tool called a punch (cylindrical in shape and variable in diameter) to harvest a small piece of skin.
Shave biopsy involves removing the relief formation from the skin (recommended for injuries that are not deep) with the help of a sharp blade.
Excisional biopsy involves removing the entire lesion from the skin.
What are the reasons for a skin biopsy?
Skin biopsy may be performed to determine whether a skin lesion is benign or malignant. This can be used for diagnostic purposes to determine the cause of a skin condition or to help monitor treatment.
How long does the skin biopsy procedure take?
The skin biopsy procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to about an hour, depending on the size and location of the lesion.
What are the risks associated with skin biopsy?
Risks associated with skin biopsy are rare and may include bleeding, infection, or minimal discomfort.