<<Prev Biopsy Next>>   Biopsy is an essential tool for diagnosis as so many diverse lesions present a similar appearance in the mouth (i.e. a red, inflamed mass).   Acanthomatous epulis buccal to 309/310. This neoplasm is locally malignant and requires a margin of 1.5cm when removed     This technique is often simply performed in the oral cavity as excisional or incisional biopsies. Use a 4mm or 6mm biopsy punch and send to a laboratory experienced in oral pathology. If neoplasia is suspected do not take a marginal sample of normal and abnormal tissue to prevent opening a previously closed tissue plane.   <<Prev © 2002 eMedia Unit RVC v1.0 Next>>

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