A punch biopsy is a diagnostic test done to get a tissue sample for analyzing it under the microscope. A special tube-shaped instrument is inserted into the skin, which cuts out a small tissue sample. This sample is then tested for abnormal cells under a microscope.
Skin Biopsy Techniques - An Overview
Skin biopsy is an outpatient procedure done for diagnostic purposes. Read the article to know the causes, types, and skin biopsy techniques.