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What happens during a biopsy?

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What happens during a biopsy?

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If a mole or pigmented area of the skin looks abnormal, a biopsy might be performed. This minor surgery removes the mole or suspicious skin. A doctor then studies the tissue under a microscope and may perform other tests on the skin sample to help diagnose skin cancer.