Biopsy of tongue

2022-05-06 02:13:59
What does this biopsy result mean.. I got it yesterday online report of my mother in law Parakeratotic hyperkeratosis with hyperplastic squamous epithelium. The subpthelium shows numerous congested capillaries and lymphhomononuclear infiltrate
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It's not a cancerous lesion...a observation should be enough...
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any sort of pan chewing is discouraged

Answered2022-05-16 09:15:44

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Squamous cell hyperplasia in the oral cavity is seen most commonly on the tongue, palate, and lateral wall of the pharynx. Squamous cell hyperplasia is characterized by increased cell numbers, which usually results in increased thickness of the squamous epithelium.
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Hyperplasia is not cancer

Answered2022-05-06 02:21:30

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