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. 2005 Mar;64(3):471–473. doi: 10.1136/ard.2004.022707

B cell MALT lymphoma diagnosed by labial minor salivary gland biopsy in patients screened for Sjögren's syndrome

N M Van Mello 1, S Pillemer 1, P Tak 1, V Sankar 1
PMCID: PMC1755410  PMID: 15708896

Abstract

Conclusion: This report underlines the advantages of performing LSG biopsies as a routine part of screening for SS, and shows that it may in some instances lead to early diagnosis of MALT lymphomas in patients who show no signs of pre-existing lymphoma.

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