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*The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected [[lesion]]<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>.
*The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected [[lesion]]<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>.
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=== Name of Diagnostic Criteria ===
'''It is recommended that you include the criteria in a table. Make sure you always cite the source of the content and whether the table has been adapted from another source.'''
[Disease name] is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation. There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
OR
There is no single diagnostic study of choice for [disease name], though [disease name] may be diagnosed based on [name of criteria] established by [...].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
[Disease name] may be diagnosed at any time if one or more of the following criteria are met:
* Criteria 1
* Criteria 2
* Criteria 3
OR
'''IF there are clear, established diagnostic criteria'''
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
'''IF there are no established diagnostic criteria'''
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

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Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

  • Basal cell carcinoma is usually diagnosed based on physical examination
  • Skin biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma
  • The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion[1].

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  1. ↑ http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html

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