Tongue biopsy

Tongue biopsy
Definition
A tongue biopsy is surgery to remove a piece of the tongue for examination under a microscope.

Tongue Biopsy
Overview & Description
Preparation & Expectations
Results and Values
Attribution ...

A tongue biopsy is surgery to remove a piece of the tongue for examination under a microscope.
Why is the Test Performed?
The test is done to determine the cause of abnormal growths, lesions, or suspicious-appearing areas of the tongue.

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A tongue biopsy —removal of a sample of tongue tissue to test for cancer cells
CT scan —a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of the mouth
Chest x-ray to determine if the cancer has spread to the lungs ...

You may have a tongue biopsy. For a biopsy, your tongue is numbed with an anesthetic and then a small tissue sample is removed from your tongue. The sample is tested to see if it is malignant (cancerous).

See also: Cancer, Surgery, Testicular biopsy, Symptom, Emergency