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Medical Conditions - Lip Biopsy

Lip biopsy is recommended to determine conditions like Sjogren's syndrome, lymphoma, degree of destruction of the salivary glands. During a lip biopsy, around five to eight minor salivary glands that are located just under the inside lining of the lower lip are removed. Lip biopsy can be painful at times.

All lip biopsy Q&A

Can oral sex or medications cause white spots on the lips?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have opened the file, and white patches are clearly visible (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity).

I have dryness of eyes and mouth after taking antibiotics. Is it Sjogren's syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. You have not mentioned which antibiotics you have taken. I do not think that you have Sjogren's.

How to treat a lip bump of size 1 mm with no other symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have uploaded (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).

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