Biopsy techniques for skin, soft-tissue, and bone neoplasms.
This article discusses important aspects of the biopsy of neoplasms in skin, soft tissues, and bone. There are a variety of clinical conditions in which specific biopsy techniques are indicated. Inappropriate biopsy of tumors in these sites may compromise subsequent definitive therapy.
Arca
M J
MJ
Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
Biermann
J S
JS
Johnson
T M
TM
Chang
A E
AE
D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*