Oral Biopsy Techniques.

Dermatol Clin

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Perelman Center, 4th Floor, South Pavilion, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Published: October 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 90% of oral cancer cases, but various premalignant and inflammatory conditions can also present as lesions in the oral mucosa.
  • Biopsy procedures for these lesions are similar to those for skin and can typically be performed safely in outpatient settings with local anesthesia.
  • The article emphasizes the importance of clinical assessment and specific considerations based on the suspected diagnosis when conducting biopsies of oral mucosal lesions.

Article Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma makes up 90% of cases of oral cancer. However, a myriad of premalignant, inflammatory, and immune-based conditions can manifest as oral mucosal lesions. Biopsy of these lesions shares many of the principles of cutaneous lesions. Biopsy of oral mucosal lesions is a procedure that is safely performed in most cases in the outpatient ambulatory setting using local anesthesia. Special considerations should be taken depending on the presumed diagnosis based on physical examination. Its clinical relevance depends on a sound clinicopathologic assessment of the patient's condition. This article reviews specific considerations for biopsy of oral mucosal lesions.

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