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Shave biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Shave biopsies are not effective in treating melanomas, but can provide a reasonably safe and accurate initial diagnosis.[1] Surgical sutures are not needed with this procedure.

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  1. ^ "Shave Biopsy Is a Safe and Acceptable Method for Melanoma". American College of Surgeons. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  • Shave biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.


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