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Help can biopsy of lips rule out cheilitis glandularis & cheilities granulomatosa?
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Yes,: biopsy is strongly recommended to rule out specific granulomatous diseases. See an oral pathologist or orofacial pain specialist near you.
Answered 1/13/2021
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Yes: Yes. Best person to see for evaluation and biopsy is oral surgeon.
Answered 10/24/2015
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