The difference between an excisional biopsy and an incisional biopsy is that an excisional biopsy involves the:
a. use of a needle to obtain fluid samples.
b. removal of the entire lesion.
c. taking a "bite" from the lesion for study.
d. shaving of the superficial layers of the lesion.
ANS: B
An excisional biopsy involves the excision of the entire lesion.
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