A patient is having a procedure, which is done by cutting through the skin, to diagnose a mass located in the left breast. This procedure is most likely which of the following?

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An incisional biopsy involves removing a small section of the mass through a surgical incision in the skin. This allows for a more accurate diagnosis of the tissue sample. Fine-needle biopsy and needle core biopsy involve inserting a needle into the mass to remove tissue samples, but they do not require cutting through the skin. Excisional biopsy involves removing the entire mass, which may not be necessary for diagnosis or could lead to complications.

A Patient Is Having a Procedure, Which Is Done by Cutting