What Is the Initial Approach When Obtaining a Biopsy of a Potential

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Multiple Choice

What is the initial approach when obtaining a biopsy of a potential malignant melanoma lesion?

• A) Excisional biopsy
• B) Punch biopsy
• C) Shave biopsy
• D) Wide excision

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Arsenic

A toxic metalloid with the symbol As and atomic number 33, known for its various allotropes and compounds that are used in pesticides, herbicides, and semiconductors.

Arsenic Minerals

Natural crystalline materials containing the element arsenic as a principal component.

Arsenic Ions

Ions that contain arsenic in different oxidation states, often toxic and present in various environmental and industrial contexts.