title: Biopsy techniques and diagnoses & treatment of mucocutaneous lesions.
abstract: Oral mucosal lesions are commonly encountered in clinical practice. One study reported that they occurred in approximately 27.9% of patients aged 17 years and older and in 10.3% of children aged 2 to 17 years. The diagnosis and treatment of mucosal diseases should be an integral part of the general practitioner's practice. According to an American Dental Association survey conducted in 2007, 44% of biopsies were performed by a general practictioner. Understanding of the fundamentals of diagnosing mucocutaneous lesions requires a sound knowledge of their origin and clinical course, and of biopsy methods using contemporary diagnostic tools and techniques.
authors: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Dental Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, New York Harbor Healthcare Systems (Brooklyn Campus), 800 Poly Place (Bk-160), Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA. Michael.chan2@va.gov
authors: Michael H
authors: MH
authors: Chan
authors: Joshua C
authors: JC
authors: Wolf
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000175:diagnosis; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006560:Herpes Labialis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010390:Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / Q000175:diagnosis; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000175:diagnosis; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000175:diagnosis; D013283:Stomatitis, Herpetic / Q000175:diagnosis