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Methods of Superficial Tissue Removal

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Dermatologic Surgery

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Curettage consists of the removal of superficial tissues with the use of a sharp curette (Figs. 28, 29). Typically, epidermal proliferations such as verrucae, condylomata, seborrheic keratoses, molluscum contagiosum, and actinic keratoses are treated by this method. The curetted material should always be submitted for histologic evaluation. Although the pathologist does not receive an ideal specimen, interpretation is usually possible. If the diagnosis is unclear or if a malignant process seems likely, a punch biopsy should be performed initially.

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  1. Hautklinik der Städtischen Kliniken, Kassel, Mönchebergstraße 41–43, D-34125, Kassel, Germany

    Prof. Dr. med. Johannes Petres

  2. Hautklinik der Städtischen Kliniken, Kassel, Mönchebergstraße 41–43, D-34125, Kassel, Germany

    Dr. med. Rainer Rompel

  3. Dept. Mohs Micrographic Surgery, University Hospital New York, 530 First Avenue, NY 10016, New York, USA

    Dr. Perry Robins

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Petres, J., Rompel, R., Robins, P. (1996). Methods of Superficial Tissue Removal. In: Dermatologic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60992-3_6

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