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Wut is the meaning of this tongue biopsy report.. mild chronic inflammatory infiltrate?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No cancer: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, there is no cause for concern in this report. Wish you good health!

Answered 2/11/2020

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A member asked:

Wut is the meaning of this tongue biopsy report.. mild chronic inflammatory infiltrate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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