Best Way to Perform a Punch Biopsy

• Autores: Judith Guadalupe Dominguez Cherit, Daniela Gutiérrez Mendoza
• Localización: Dermatologic clinics, ISSN 0733-8635, Vol. 33, Nº. 2, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Nail Disorders: Practical Tips for Diagnosis and Treatment), págs. 273-276
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Nail punch biopsy is used to obtain a tissue sample for the diagnosis and treatment of nail diseases. The best results will be possible if the surgeon is familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the nail apparatus. A punch biopsy can be used in all regions of the nail apparatus in the presence or absence of nail plate. When the procedure is performed with a careful handling of the anatomic site and specimen, in most cases a successful diagnosis can be achieved.