Alternative Names
Biopsy – tongue
Definition of Tongue biopsy
A tongue biopsy is surgery to remove a piece of the tongue for examination under a microscope.
Review
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. – 3/3/2009










