Biopsy Incisional With Trepan in Periocular Lesions

Biopsy Incisional With Trepan in Periocular Lesions

The purpose of this study was to identify accuracy rates of 2mm punch biopsy technique in diagnosing periocular malignancy.

In each case, the histology obtained at biopsy was compared with that identified at the time of tumor excision.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All lesions were initially examined at the slitlamp, after which lesions with malignant characteristics such as texture, size or color alterations asociated with ulceration, prominent borders or elevated contours, irregular borders, telangiectasias or loss of eyelashes were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lesions with not malignant characteristics