The oral mucosal punch biopsy: indications and technique.
The indications for advantages and disadvantages of the punch biopsy technique in the diagnosis of oral mucosal disease are discussed. The punch biopsy is recommended for use by the general practitioner as a simple, fast, inexpensive, and safe procedure for the diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions.
Lynch
D P
DP
Department of Oral Diagnostic Services, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
Morris
L F
LF
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D010969:Plastics; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013193:Stainless Steel
D010969:Plastics; D013193:Stainless Steel