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Why is it important to take a biopsy from the edge of the lesion when malignancy needs to be excluded?

To prevent infection during the biopsy procedure

To speed up the healing process after the biopsy

To increase the chances of detecting malignancy if present (correct)

To ensure the patient does not experience pain during the biopsy

Why is it crucial to have a fresh specimen for vesiculobullous lesions?

To reduce the cost of the biopsy procedure

To minimize the risk of infection

For direct immunofluorescence testing (correct)

To speed up the healing process of the patient

What should be done if the pathology report contradicts the clinical impression of the lesion?

Repeat the biopsy procedure (correct)

Ignore the pathology report and trust the clinical impression

Disregard both the report and clinical impression

Wait for further symptoms to develop before taking action

In excisional biopsies, why is a margin of surrounding normal tissue required?

To provide accurate pathological evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What should a negative pathology report for cancer NOT do according to Dr. Alexander?

Create a false sense of security when clinical characteristics suggest malignancy Signup and view all the answers

When is orienting the specimen particularly important in excisional biopsies?

If residual tumor is suspected or excision is close to the margin Signup and view all the answers

Why might a rapid diagnosis be necessary for some biopsies?

For immediate treatment planning or intervention Signup and view all the answers

'Will the specimen be required to be orientated?' is an important question primarily related to:

Ensuring proper specimen handling and analysis after biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by Dr. Alexander regarding the relationship between a negative cancer pathology report and clinical characteristics of a lesion?

A negative report does not eliminate suspicion if clinical features suggest malignancy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Alexander recommend if there are discrepancies between a pathology report and the clinical impression of a lesion?

Repeat the biopsy procedure for accuracy. Signup and view all the answers