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Gum biopsy

Tooth anatomy

Biopsy - gingiva (gums)

This test is only performed when there is an abnormality.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

• Amyloid
• Noncancerous mouth sores (the specific cause can be determined in many cases)
• Oral cancer (for example, squamous cell carcinoma )
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

Review Date: 03/03/2009
Reviewed By: James L. Demetroulakos, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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