Shear biopsy

Shear biopsy is a diagnostic test involving the removal of a piece of tissue on which lesions are suspected. The biopsy serves to determine morphological changes. It is a highly accurate and safe diagnostic method.

Shear biopsy - characteristics of the study

The test is carried out using thin blade. The doctor skilfully scrapes the atypical skin lesion for analysis, using a surgical scalpel. The diagnostic procedure involves only the upper layers of the skin, so no sutures are required on the patient.

Unlike an excisional biopsy, this is a less invasive type of biopsy. The examination lasts from a dozen to several tens of minutes and requires no special preparation. After the biopsy, collapsed hypopigmented or hyperpigmented skin may occur atrophic scars.

Shear biopsy - indications

Biopsy examination is used to diagnose skin diseases, mainly melanoma. Thus, patients with suspected cancer are mainly referred for this examination. skins. With a shear biopsy, the doctor can diagnose a possible cancer, determine the type, stage and złhe malignancy of the lesions. Depending on the results of the shear biopsy, the doctor carries out oncological or dermatological treatment.