Questions and Answers
Why is it important to take a biopsy from the edge of the lesion when malignancy needs to be excluded?
To increase the chances of detecting malignancy if present
Why is it crucial to have a fresh specimen for vesiculobullous lesions?
For direct immunofluorescence testing
What should be done if the pathology report contradicts the clinical impression of the lesion?
Repeat the biopsy procedure
In excisional biopsies, why is a margin of surrounding normal tissue required?
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What should a negative pathology report for cancer NOT do according to Dr. Alexander?
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When is orienting the specimen particularly important in excisional biopsies?
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Why might a rapid diagnosis be necessary for some biopsies?
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'Will the specimen be required to be orientated?' is an important question primarily related to:
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What is indicated by Dr. Alexander regarding the relationship between a negative cancer pathology report and clinical characteristics of a lesion?
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What does Dr. Alexander recommend if there are discrepancies between a pathology report and the clinical impression of a lesion?
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