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    Glossary Biopsy Specimens

    small tissue pieces removed for microscopic disease examination

    Biopsy specimens, also known as biopsy samples or tissue samples, are small pieces of tissue that are removed from the body for examination under a microscope. This procedure helps doctors diagnose diseases, including cancer, infections, and inflammatory conditions, by analyzing the cellular structure and composition of the tissue.

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    1. Vertical and transverse sections of alopecia biopsy specimens: Combining the two to maximize diagnostic yield Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1995 · 71 citations
    2. Vertical vs. transverse sections of scalp biopsy specimens: a pilot study on the comparison of the diagnostic value of two techniques in alopecia Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2011 · 19 citations
    3. Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 16 citations
    4. Diagnostic and predictive value of horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens in male pattern androgenetic alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1993 · 309 citations
    5. A comparison of vertical versus transverse sections in the evaluation of alopecia biopsy specimens Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005 · 56 citations
    6. Biochemical examination of fetal skin biopsy specimens obtained by fetoscopy: Use of the method for analysis of keratins and filaggrin Prenatal Diagnosis · 1986 · 7 citations
    7. Bacteria and fungi on the surface and within noninflamed hair follicles of skin biopsy specimens from horses with healthy skin or inflammatory dermatoses Veterinary Dermatology · 2005 · 7 citations
    8. Hair Density in African Americans Archives of Dermatology · 1999 · 129 citations
    9. Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 32 citations
    10. Evaluation of hair loss Current problems in dermatology · 1996 · 21 citations
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