Decoding Your Skin Biopsy Report: What Dysplasia and Margin Status Mean
Dr. David Miller, MDMarch 8, 20267 min read
A practical breakdown of biopsy types—shave, punch, excision—and how dermatopathologists classify atypical tissue.
<h2>Inside the Dermatopathology Lab</h2> <p>A skin biopsy removes a small tissue sample for microscopic evaluation. Pathologists categorize atypical moles as mild, moderate, or severe dysplasia, guiding whether re-excision is required.</p>
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