Abstract
Retrieval of minor salivary glands from a labial submucosal site through a minimally invasive bedside procedure was first described nearly 60 years ago and remains an attractive alternative to more invasive surgical procedures to obtain salivary gland tissue for pathologic examination. Examination of glands for features of Sjögren's has constituted the primary use of this procedure but other systemic disorders can affect minor salivary glands and their diagnoses can be supported by biopsy. Performance of the procedure does not require specialized training in head and neck surgery or dentistry, only simple wound closure skills. Skill in performing the procedure enables the clinician to acquire potentially diagnostic material without the need for referral while offering immediate expert feedback to the patient being biopsied. Material obtained at biopsy can also be the focus of research investigations.
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