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"What is a biopsy?"
A
biopsy is a technique of removing
some tissue in order to examine it under a microscope. Most biopsies are
done by administering some local anesthetic and then removing a segment
of tissue with a scalpel. The indication for a biopsy is for any lesion
or entity that is not normal.Many conditions that affect the skin, for example, psoriasis, can also affect the mouth. Without a biopsy, one cannot be certain of the diagnosis. Sometimes there are patches on the tongue or lip that become rather thick and white, or parts of the skin of the mouth (mucous membrane) can break away, leaving raw and painful areas.
In order to determine the exact nature of the condition, a biopsy is necessary. Once the diagnosis is made, the appropriate therapy is administered.
Sometimes at Greater Louisville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, we feel a biopsy is required because a small lump appears on the face, lips, cheeks, or tongue. It can be a nuisance in that it may cause concern or it may be traumatized by inadvertently being chewed on.
Just as in the rest of the body, any lump, ulcer, sore or odd-appearing tissue in the mouth or on the face should have a biopsy done on it if is still present two weeks after whatever is thought to have caused it is removed.
Call us at (502) 459-8012 to discuss your concerns if you've
noticed any strange lumps, ulcers, or sores.
Oral Surgery
In Louisville Kentucky and the surrounding
Brandenburg - Jeffersonville - Shelbyville - Prospect KY areas.
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