An incisional biopsy is a medical procedure used to obtain a sample of tissue from a suspicious area in the body. During this procedure, a surgeon removes a portion of the abnormal tissue for examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as cancer or infections. The tissue sample is then sent to a laboratory, where a pathologist examines it under a microscope. The results can provide important information about the nature of the disease and guide further treatment options. Incisional biopsies are often performed when a fine needle aspiration is not sufficient for diagnosis.