Skin biopsy is an important diagnostic procedure that is routinely performed in dermatological practice. Although the technique is simple, the choice of the type and location of the sample is essential to obtain a useful portion.
Through the realization of it , a close-up and specific view of the situation of the fabric is accessed. Therein lies its importance, since many other diagnostic procedures are more superficial and do not allow the intimacy of results that a skin biopsy does have.
What is a skin biopsy and what is it for?
Skin biopsy is indicated to diagnose dermatological conditions and sometimes for systemic diseases that have skin or soft tissue manifestations. This could be the case with rheumatoid arthritis, for example.
In addition, the accuracy of the diagnosis can be improved through the use of dermoscopy when selecting the biopsy site. Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining techniques are applied when appropriate and precision is improved, according to studies by Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia .
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