title: Techniques in the removal of skin lesions.
abstract: The skin is one of the most easily accessible organs of the human body. Various skin lesions may be removed safely and easily in the office. This article describes various available methods, with suggestions regarding which method to use under selected circumstances.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Ida
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Orengo
authors.forename: Rajani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Katta
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology