Image: Adobe Stock “[Minor salivary gland] biopsy involves only a small incision ... cooperating with rheumatologists to perform this procedure, which can undoubtedly impede the timely treatment.

The doctor might also use a biopsy to check for ... gently massage the area to remove a salivary gland stone. Some people may need a minimally invasive procedure, such as sialoendoscopy, to ...

Furthermore, microscopic examination of labial biopsy specimens discloses sound salivary gland tissues when medication is the cause of xerostomia.

Table V elaborates on the clinical and laboratory procedures used for the diagnosis ... abnormal results on salivary gland biopsy; at least 1 abnormal result for unstimulated salivary flow rate ...