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Basal Cell Cancer
Studies in the area of basal cell cancer reported from L.C. Smith and co-researchers
February 3rd, 2009
According to a study from Carlisle, the United Kingdom, "Diagnostic biopsy of basal cell carcinoma and other skin tumours may be necessary prior to definitive treatment. To assess whether shave biopsy sampling of tumours without local anaesthetic can provide adequate tissue to make an accurate histological diagnosis, and to determine whether any discomfort is associated with the technique." "One hundred and nine lesions from 99 patients were sampled by shave biopsy without local anaesthetic. Any discomfort associated with the procedure, and the adequacy of the histological specimen, were documented. The pathology diagnosis was also compared against the clinically...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-03)
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