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A skin biopsy can prove the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. An excisional or punch biopsy can visualize the depth of the tumor. | A skin [[biopsy]] can prove the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. An excisional or punch biopsy can visualize the depth of the tumor. | ||
The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>. | The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected [[lesion]]<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>. | ||
[[Image:Biopsy BCC.jpg|800px]] | [[Image:Biopsy BCC.jpg|800px]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
The laboratory tests of basal cell carcinoma consist of a biopsy and visualization of its histological findings.
Basal cell Carcinoma Laboratory Tests
Biopsy
A skin biopsy can prove the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. An excisional or punch biopsy can visualize the depth of the tumor.
The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion[1].
