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Tongue Biopsy – Indications, Procedures, Results

Your tongue Biopsy is very sensitive to done to remove a small piece of the tongue tissue is taken for examine under a microscope and may be uncomfortable even when the numbing medicine is used. Your tongue can be tender or sore, and it may feel slightly swollen after the biopsy and may have stitches or an open sore where the biopsy was done. A biopsy is recommended for any lesion, cancer and disease in the oral cavity that has been present for a long period of time with no known cause, a lesion that persists despite treatment or the removal of local irritants, or a lesion that interferes with speaking or swallowing.

A tongue biopsy is a minor surgery that is done to remove a small piece of the tongue tissue then examined under a microscope.

How the Test is Performed

A tongue biopsy can be done using a needle.

  • You will get numbing medicine at the place where the biopsy is to be done.
  • The health care provider will gently stick the needle into the tongue and remove a tiny piece of tissue.

Some types of tongue biopsies remove a thin slice of tissue. Medicine to numb the area (local anesthetic) will be used. Others are done under general anesthesia, (allowing you to be asleep and pain-free) so that a larger area may be removed and examined.

How to Prepare for the Test

You may be told not to eat or drink anything for several hours before the test.

How the Test will Feel

Your tongue is very sensitive so a needle biopsy may be uncomfortable even when numbing medicine is used.

Your tongue can be tender or sore, and it may feel slightly swollen after the biopsy. You may have stitches or an open sore where the biopsy was done.

Why the Test is Performed

The test is done to find the cause of abnormal growths or suspicious-looking areas of the tongue.

Normal Results

The tongue tissue is normal when examined.

What Abnormal Results Mean

Abnormal results may mean:

  • Amyloidosis
  • Tongue (oral) cancer
  • Viral ulcer
  • Benign tumors

Risks

Risks for this procedure include:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Swelling of the tongue (can obstruct the airway and cause breathing difficulty )

Complications from this procedure are rare.

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Dr. Harun
Dr. Harun

Dr. Md. Harun Ar Rashid, MPH, MD, PhD, is a highly respected medical specialist celebrated for his exceptional clinical expertise and unwavering commitment to patient care. With advanced qualifications including MPH, MD, and PhD, he integrates cutting-edge research with a compassionate approach to medicine, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and effective treatment. His extensive training and hands-on experience enable him to diagnose complex conditions accurately and develop innovative treatment strategies tailored to individual needs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Harun Ar Rashid is dedicated to medical education and research, writing and inventory creative thinking, innovative idea, critical care managementing make in his community to outreach, often participating in initiatives that promote health awareness and advance medical knowledge. His career is a testament to the high standards represented by his credentials, and he continues to contribute significantly to his field, driving improvements in both patient outcomes and healthcare practices.

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