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Skin lesion biopsy - Risks

Alternative Names

Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy; Biopsy - skin

What the risks are:

Risks may include:

You will bleed slightly during the procedure. Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding problems.

Special considerations:

Fluid-filled lesions may be examined by skin lesion aspiration instead of skin lesion biopsy.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/5/2008
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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