Punch Biopsy
Current as of: April 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology
Punch BiopsyA punch biopsy is done to remove a small growth by removing a core of tissue with a skin punch. The biopsy area is then covered with a bandage. After the growth is removed, a doctor trained to look at tissue samples (pathologist) will check it for abnormalities, such as cancer. The pathologist also may do tests to detect an infection caused by a virus, a fungus, or bacteria. Current as of: April 29, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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