excisional

What is an excisional biopsy?

An excisional biopsy is a type of surgical procedure in which the entire abnormal area of tissue is removed so it can be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. Unlike other types of biopsies that only take a small sample, an excisional biopsy removes the whole lump, lesion, or suspicious area. This enables the …
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Excision

In pathology, an excision refers to the surgical removal of a piece of tissue from the body. This procedure is commonly performed to remove abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or an area of infection, and can be done for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In a diagnostic context, an excision may be carried out …
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