Skin Punch Biopsy
Punch biopsy of a skin growth on the trunk or limbs (first lesion)
A punch biopsy is a diagnostic biopsy in which a special cylindrical instrument, the punch, takes a small sample of tissue for histopathology.
It is used mainly to clarify the diagnosis of a suspicious skin growth before treatment is chosen, including when a malignant process is suspected.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so patients tolerate it well. A 4 mm punch is used most often. After the sample is taken, the site is usually closed with 1 or 2 stitches.
Taking the sample itself usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes. The sample goes to histopathology, and the results help confirm or refine the diagnosis and plan further treatment.
Punch biopsy on the trunk or limbs (each additional lesion)
This covers an additional tissue sample, taken with a punch, from each further skin growth. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, and the material goes to histopathology to clarify the diagnosis and plan further treatment.
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Punch biopsy in anatomically complex areas (first lesion)
A punch biopsy takes a diagnostic sample of tissue with a special cylindrical instrument for histopathology.
It is used to clarify the diagnosis of suspicious skin growths, including before further treatment is planned.
The sample is taken under local anesthesia. In most cases a 4 mm punch is used, and the site is usually closed with 1 or 2 stitches afterward.
A biopsy in an anatomically complex area calls for particular precision and close attention to the local anatomy, which can affect the technique and how long the procedure takes. The material goes to histopathology.
Punch biopsy in anatomically complex areas (each additional lesion)
This covers an additional tissue sample from each further growth in an anatomically complex area. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, with the anatomy of the area taken into account. The material goes to histopathology to clarify the diagnosis and plan further treatment.
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| Punch biopsy of the trunk / limbs, per lesion | 1700 UAH |
| Punch biopsy of the trunk / limbs, from the 2nd lesion | 1300 UAH |
| Punch biopsy in anatomically complex areas, per lesion | 2500 UAH |
| Punch biopsy in anatomically complex areas, each further lesion from the 2nd | 1700 UAH |
Frequently Asked Questions
To clarify the diagnosis of a suspicious skin growth before treatment is chosen, including when a malignant process is suspected. The tissue sample is examined by histopathology.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so patients tolerate it well.
Taking the sample itself usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Yes, usually 1 or 2. A 4 mm punch is used most often. Stitches usually come out at the follow-up consultation.
It calls for particular precision and attention to the anatomy of the area, which can affect the technique and how long the procedure takes.
A punch takes a small piece of tissue. In an excisional biopsy the whole growth is removed, with a margin beyond its visible edges.
