Biopsy, Punch
| Title: | Biopsy, Punch |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Punch biopsy; drawing shows a hollow, circular scalpel being inserted into a lesion on the skin of a patient's forearm. The instrument is turned clockwise and counterclockwise to cut into the skin and a small sample of tissue is removed to be checked under a microscope. The pullout shows that the instrument cuts down about 4 millimeters (mm) to the layer of fatty tissue below the dermis. Punch biopsy. A hollow, circular scalpel is used to cut into a lesion on the skin. The instrument is turned clockwise and counterclockwise to cut down about 4 millimeters (mm) to the layer of fatty tissue below the dermis. A small sample of tissue is removed to be checked under a microscope. Skin thickness is different on different parts of the body. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Skin Test or Procedure -- Biopsy |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR578083 |
| Date Created: | March 5, 2013 |
| Date Added: | November 18, 2008 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |