Shave biopsy

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Shave biopsy is a biopsy procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Surgical sutures are not needed with this procedure.

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Shave biopsy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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