Biopsy of a clinically suspicious lesion is negative. The most appropriate treatment is_______________?
Correct answer: B. Repeat the biopsy
- A. Tell patient no malignancy
- B. Repeat the biopsy
- C. Observe the patient for twelve months
- D. Observe the patient for three months
Explanation
A negative biopsy does not exclude malignancy when the clinical appearance remains suspicious, because sampling error is possible. The lesion should be reassessed and the biopsy repeated, preferably from a more representative area.
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