To minimize crush artifact that may result from excessive handling of the lymph node by surgical biopsy is needed:
A. a suture on a noncutting needle may be placed through the center of the node to provide traction.
B. an incision is made in the skin overlying the enlarged node.
C. surrounding tissue is carefully dissected away from the node.
D. care must be taken to avoid surrounding nerves, especially in areas around the neck.
E. node must then be sent fresh to the pathologist for processing.