Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery • NEET MDS
Incisional biopsy = large lesions includes margin of normal tissue.
Excisional biopsy = small lesions less than 1cm complete removal.
FNAC = fine needle aspiration cytology for salivary gland and lymph nodes.
Brush biopsy = OralCDx screening test.
Punch biopsy = circular blade mucosal lesions.
Frozen section = intraoperative rapid diagnosis.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Biopsy Techniques concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.