Lung biopsy is a relatively frequently performed procedure with considerable benefit for patient management but it may, on rare occasions, result in the death of the patient. It is a multidisciplinary ...

Diagnosis was confirmed by autopsy or needle biopsy of the liver in 8 cases. Normally, the parotid glands are not palpable, and a concavity exists in the region between the superior ramus of the ...

Objective Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is characterised by chronic hyperactivation of B lymphocytes. Salivary gland epithelial cells (SGECs) could play a role in promoting B-lymphocyte activation ...

With fine-needle aspiration, surgical excision of salivary gland masses is often unnecessary. In patients with primary and metastatic neoplasms involving the salivary glands, fine-needle ...

This suggests that combining FNAC with ancillary studies can provide a more comprehensive understanding of salivary gland lesions, leading to better clinical outcomes. Fine Needle Aspiration ...

The combination of labial minor salivary gland biopsy and punch skin biopsy could detect amyloid deposits in 88% of patients with transthyretin amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTR-PN). The combination of ...

OBJECTIVES: To describe our experience with primary and secondary Sjögren syndrome (SS) in the pediatric population and to evaluate the effectiveness of parotid gland biopsy in the diagnosis of ...

State Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Forestry Biosecurity, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China Ministerial and Provincial Joint Innovation Centre for Safety ...

Salivary gland hypofunction (SGH) caused by systemic disease, drugs, aging, and radiotherapy for head and neck cancer can cause dry mouth, which increases the risk of disorders such as periodontitis, ...

In humans, the lacrimal gland is located in the socket of the frontal bone above the outer orbital area. As an essential part of the eye surface, the gland is fixed to the orbital periosteum by ...