Needle biopsy
- A local anaesthetic or numbing agent is used
- A small segment of tissue is removed with a needle
- No special preparation is required
- Quick and minimally invasive
Tongue Biopsy
A non-healing tongue ulcer, lump or white/red patch? A tongue biopsy gives an accurate diagnosis and supports early oral cancer detection.
Tongue Biopsy / Oral Cancer Care
Tongue biopsy
A tongue biopsy is a minor surgery to remove a tiny piece of the tongue, which is then examined under a microscope. It is a minor outpatient procedure that gives a specialist a tissue sample to determine the type of cells causing an abnormality.
Depending on the nature of the abnormality, you will know in advance the type of tongue biopsy you will have so you can prepare physically and mentally. Get accurate diagnosis of oral abnormalities with our expert tongue biopsy services.
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When It’s Needed
When a tongue biopsy is recommended
A tongue biopsy helps investigate oral abnormalities such as:
A persistent tongue ulcer or sore
A white or red patch on the tongue
An unexplained lump or growth
A non-healing lesion
Suspected oral or tongue cancer
Unexplained changes in the tongue
Types & Procedure
Types of tongue biopsy
The right type is chosen based on the abnormality:
Surgical biopsy
- Removes a sliver or a larger area of tissue
- Usually performed under general anaesthesia
- You feel no pain during the procedure
- Chosen depending on the abnormality
How it is performed
- Numbing medicine is applied at the biopsy site
- A needle gently removes a small piece of tissue
- Larger samples are taken under general anaesthesia
- The sample is sent to a pathologist for examination
Treatment
How the biopsy helps
A tongue biopsy provides a tissue sample so a pathologist can identify the type of cells causing an abnormality. This is essential for the early detection of oral cancer and for planning the right treatment.
Your ENT specialist chooses a needle or surgical biopsy depending on the lesion and carries it out safely, with fast, accurate results.
Recovery at a glance
- Slight swelling or discomfort settles within a few days
- Bleeding is minimal, especially if stitched
- Apply gentle pressure for 10 minutes if it bleeds
- Eat, brush and floss normally the same day
- Most people return to work or school the next day
When to see your ENT specialist
Please book an appointment promptly if:
- You have a mouth or tongue ulcer lasting more than two weeks
- You notice a white or red patch on the tongue
- There is an unexplained lump or growth
- A tongue lesion is not healing
- There is pain or bleeding from a tongue lesion
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FAQs
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Common questions about tongue biopsy.
A tongue biopsy is a minor procedure to remove a small piece of tongue tissue, which is examined under a microscope by a pathologist to find the cause of an abnormality.
It is used to investigate oral abnormalities such as a non-healing ulcer, a white or red patch, or an unexplained lump, and is important for the early detection of oral cancer.
The main types are a needle biopsy (a small sample taken with a needle under local anaesthesia) and a surgical biopsy (a sliver or larger area removed, usually under general anaesthesia).
Numbing medicine or general anaesthesia keeps you comfortable. Afterwards there may be slight swelling for a few days, bleeding is minimal, and most people return to work or school the next day.
See an ENT specialist for a tongue ulcer lasting more than two weeks, a white or red patch, an unexplained lump, or a non-healing or bleeding lesion.
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