title: Biopsy techniques for skin, soft-tissue, and bone neoplasms.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Arca
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Biermann
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: 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*