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The Epidermal Biopsy: Its Indications and Technique

The Epidermal Biopsy: Its Indications and Technique Abstract For a number of years we have employed a razor shaving technique for securing superficial skin biopsy specimens, both in clinical practice and in research. The success and simplicity of this procedure prompt us to record our observations for those who may be unfamiliar with such an approach. Furthermore, recent papers on the cutaneous biopsy fail to mention the epidermal biopsy.1-3 In our experience the epidermal biopsy is most useful clinically in the study of superficial lesions of the face, hands, or feet. In these critical areas the significant primary lesion can often be removed as a superficial shaving without the hazard of scarring. The need for a histologic study of areas in which healing may be delayed, such as the lower leg or intertriginous sites, is also a prime indication for the epidermal biopsy. Thus, we have employed this technique with success on superficial fungating masses in References 1. Zimmer Manufacturing Company, Warsaw, Ind. 2. Goldman, L., and Preston, R. H.: Special Small Knives for Minor Dermatologic Surgery , A. M. A. Arch. Dermat. 78:640, 1958.Crossref 3. Caro, M. R.: Diagnostic Pitfalls of Dermal Pathology , A. M. A. Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 67: 18, 1953. 4. Urbach, F., and Shelley, W. B.: A Rapid and Simple Method for Obtaining Punch Biopsies Without Anesthesia , J. Invest. Dermat. 17:131, 1951. 5. Buhmann, A.: Atmung und glykolyse in normaler und pathologisch veränderter Haut, insbesondere mit Hinblick auf Psoriasis , Biochem. Ztschr. 287:145-152, 1936. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A.M.A. Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1959 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0096-5359
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1959.01560190097017
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Abstract

Abstract For a number of years we have employed a razor shaving technique for securing superficial skin biopsy specimens, both in clinical practice and in research. The success and simplicity of this procedure prompt us to record our observations for those who may be unfamiliar with such an approach. Furthermore, recent papers on the cutaneous biopsy fail to mention the epidermal biopsy.1-3 In our experience the epidermal biopsy is most useful clinically in the study of superficial lesions of the face, hands, or feet. In these critical areas the significant primary lesion can often be removed as a superficial shaving without the hazard of scarring. The need for a histologic study of areas in which healing may be delayed, such as the lower leg or intertriginous sites, is also a prime indication for the epidermal biopsy. Thus, we have employed this technique with success on superficial fungating masses in References 1. Zimmer Manufacturing Company, Warsaw, Ind. 2. Goldman, L., and Preston, R. H.: Special Small Knives for Minor Dermatologic Surgery , A. M. A. Arch. Dermat. 78:640, 1958.Crossref 3. Caro, M. R.: Diagnostic Pitfalls of Dermal Pathology , A. M. A. Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 67: 18, 1953. 4. Urbach, F., and Shelley, W. B.: A Rapid and Simple Method for Obtaining Punch Biopsies Without Anesthesia , J. Invest. Dermat. 17:131, 1951. 5. Buhmann, A.: Atmung und glykolyse in normaler und pathologisch veränderter Haut, insbesondere mit Hinblick auf Psoriasis , Biochem. Ztschr. 287:145-152, 1936.

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A.M.A. Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 1, 1959

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