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  • Title: Best way to perform a punch biopsy.
    Author: Domínguez-Cherit J, Gutiérrez Mendoza D.
    Journal: Dermatol Clin; 2015 Apr; 33(2):273-6. PubMed ID: 25828717.
    Abstract:
    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.
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