[Histological techniques in oncodermatology]

Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2012 Apr;57(2):132-9. doi: 10.1016/j.anplas.2012.02.009. Epub 2012 Mar 30.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The skin oncology or "oncodermatology" requires a surgical treatment in most cases. For some surgeons, the oncodermatology takes a very important part of their practice. In the course of diagnostic and therapeutic of skin lesions, the pathologist plays now an essential role. He will guide our surgery. The techniques used by this specialist are numerous. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to review the different histological methods used to improve our management of skin tumors.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / methods
  • Histological Techniques*
  • Humans
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery