Skin Cancer: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Skin Biopsy

    Medical Test
    04/26/07, Healthwise

    A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed, and examined under a microscope.

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  • Physical exam of the skin for skin cancer

    Article
    01/11/07, Healthwise

    During a physical exam for a skin problem, your health professional will examine the skin over your whole body, looking for suspicious growths, moles, or lesions. The exam is performed using a bright light and occasionally a magnifying

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  • Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Exams and Tests

    Article
    11/22/06, Healthwise

    Nonmelanoma skin cancer is diagnosed by:

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  • Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Exams and Tests

    Article
    01/11/07, Healthwise

    A physical exam of skin is used to evaluate the skin for melanoma. If melanoma is suspected, a skin biopsy will be done. For this, your health professional will remove a sample of skin tissue and send it to a pathologist to b

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