Indications and techniques in skin biopsy: a comprehensive review for accurate diagnosis

• Autores: Evelyn Carolina Reyes Salinas, Maria Jose Cedeño Villamar, Yuliana Lisbeth Merino Jimenez, Shirley Anabel Soto Valverde, Dayana Sheraldin Baño Mora
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 7, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.34896/RSI.2025.59.65.001
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    Esta revisión exhaustiva tiene como objetivo dilucidar las principales indicaciones clínicas de la biopsia cutánea, explorar las técnicas de procedimiento empleadas y destacar las mejores prácticas para maximizar la eficacia diagnóstica y minimizar los efectos adversos, mejorando así la toma de decisiones clínicas y la atención al paciente en la práctica dermatológica.

  • English

    This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the primary clinical indications for skin biopsy, explore the procedural techniques employed, and highlight best practices to maximize diagnostic efficacy while minimizing adverse effects, ultimately enhancing clinical decision-making and patient care in dermatological practice.

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