Biopsy of skin lesions

The biopsy begins by disinfecting and anesthetizing the area from which the sample is to be taken. Then, depending on the method chosen, the doctor uses a special instrument (e.g. a scalpel in the case of an excisional biopsy or a special needle in the case of a fine-needle biopsy) to take a small part of the skin lesion. The tissue sample is then placed in a preservative solution and sent to the pathology laboratory for microscopic analysis. After the procedure, the biopsy site is dressed and the patient is given instructions on wound care.

The biopsy is performed under local anesthesia using a 1% or 2% lignocaine solution. The sample is taken with a scalpel or a special needle. The collected biopsy material undergoes technical processing and precise microscopic evaluation. The result of the study forms the basis for implementing appropriate treatment methods.

• Inflammatory skin diseases
• Connective tissue diseases
• Deep skin pathologies
• Diseases of the nail apparatus
• Lesions of the oral, genital mucous membranes
• Precancerous skin conditions
• Skin tumors

• Allergy to local anesthetics
• Hemorrhagic diathesis
• Taking anticoagulants