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The Scalp Biopsy: Making it More Efficient

Shabnam Madani, Jerry Shapiro

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BACKGROUND: The scalp biopsy plays an important role in diagnosis and subsequent management of many scalp disorders. This simple diagnostic procedure can be time-consuming and frustrating for most dermatologists. OBJECTIVE: To outline an efficient technique for performing a scalp biopsy. METHODS: The technique of performing a scalp biopsy is reviewed and suggestions are made to make this time-consuming procedure more efficient. RESULTS: Sufficient specimen for histopathologic evaluation in a short perid of time is obtained. CONCLUSION: Attention to specific details in performing a scalp biopsy allows the physician to obtain a quick and histopathologically informative scalp biopsy.

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BACKGROUND: The scalp biopsy plays an important role in diagnosis and subsequent management of many scalp disorders. This simple diagnostic procedure can be time-consuming and frustrating for most dermatologists. OBJECTIVE: To outline an efficient technique for performing a scalp biopsy. METHODS: The technique of performing a scalp biopsy is reviewed and suggestions are made to make this time-consuming procedure more efficient. RESULTS: Sufficient specimen for histopathologic evaluation in a short perid of time is obtained. CONCLUSION: Attention to specific details in performing a scalp biopsy allows the physician to obtain a quick and histopathologically informative scalp biopsy.

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BACKGROUND: The scalp biopsy plays an important role in diagnosis and subsequent management of many scalp disorders. This simple diagnostic procedure can be time-consuming and frustrating for most dermatologists. OBJECTIVE: To outline an efficient technique for performing a scalp biopsy. METHODS: The technique of performing a scalp biopsy is reviewed and suggestions are made to make this time-consuming procedure more efficient. RESULTS: Sufficient specimen for histopathologic evaluation in a short perid of time is obtained. CONCLUSION: Attention to specific details in performing a scalp biopsy allows the physician to obtain a quick and histopathologically informative scalp biopsy.

Key concepts: Scalp, Biopsy, Medicine, Radiology, Surgery

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