title: Labial gland biopsy--a simple diagnostic procedure for Sjogren's syndrome.
abstract: Sjogren's syndrome is a collagen vascular disorder with multisystem. Its presentation may be similar to other diseases from which it can be differentiated by certain investigations--one of the most important being the labial salivary gland biopsy. A case report of Sjogren's syndrome is presented and the technique of the labial salivary gland biopsy is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental & Oral Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rama
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rabin
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Samraj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*