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What is the difference between an excisional and incisional biopsy?
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Type of surgery: An incisional biopsy cuts out a piece of the tumor but does not remove it completely. An excisional biopsy removes the entire tumor which can them be studied in the laboratory.
Answered 5/9/2016
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Two words: To incise means cutting into some tissue to excise is taking something out.
Answered 11/12/2013
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