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Migraines Numb Tongue
A tongue biopsy is surgery to remove a piece of the tongue for examination under a microscope.
Alternative Names
Biopsy - tongue
How the test is performed
A tongue biopsy can be done using a needle. After numbing the area, the health care provider gently sticks the needle into the tongue and removes a tiny piece of tissue.
Some types of tongue biopsies remove a thin slice of tissue. Others are done under
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