The TramTrak biopsy.
BACKGROUND
A comparison of diseased areas of skin with adjacent normal skin is often useful in making a diagnosis. Fusiform incisional biopsies have been suggested as a means to this end.


OBJECTIVE
To describe a more effective alternative method for obtaining incisional biopsies.


METHODS
Text and photographs are used to demonstrate the technique and effectiveness of what we call the "TramTrak" biopsy.


RESULTS
This technique provides superior tissue samples with acceptable cosmetic results.


CONCLUSIONS
The TramTrak biopsy has proven to be a versatile tool and a significant improvement over fusiform incisional biopsies.
Schosser
Robert H
RH
Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, 740 South Limestone Street, D278 Kentucky Clinic, Lexington, KY 40536-0284, USA. rhscho1@uky.edu
Baker
Brian L
BL
D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome