A patient comes into the office with a lesion that is approximately 2.5 cm on the lateral border of the tongue.Which type of biopsy would most likely be completed?

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An incisional biopsy would be the most appropriate for a lesion of this size on the tongue. It involves taking a small sample of the tissue for laboratory analysis while leaving the rest of the lesion intact. This allows for a better diagnosis and treatment plan while minimizing the risk of functional problems with the tongue. Excisional biopsy would remove the entire lesion, which may not be necessary if the lesion is benign, and exfoliative biopsy is typically used for diagnosing oral cancers in their early stages.

A Patient Comes into the Office with a Lesion That