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A J Kreller

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PubMed1975

Intraoral biopsy of the parotid gland.

Although biopsy of the parotid gland is occasionally necessary for diagnostic purposes, surgeons hesitate to perform a biopsy because of the possible adverse effects, such as facial scarring or damage to facial nerves. An intraoral technique was used for biopsy of a parotid gland of a young woman. The procedure was successful; a diagnosis was made and there was no facial scarring. The potential hazards must be weighed against the benefits.

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PubMed1975

Sjögren's syndrome.

The diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome, a multi-systemic disease, is often difficult. Sialography is useful; however, biopsy of labial salivary glands is a simple procedure that aids significantly in arriving at a positive diagnosis. Treatment of the disease is usually on the basis of symptoms.

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