Nasal Mucosal Biopsy
Alternate Names : Biopsy - Nasal Mucosa, Nose Biopsy
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Sinuses
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The sinuses are hollow cavities within the facial bones. Sinuses are not fully developed until after age twelve. When people speak of sinus infections, they are most frequently referring to the maxillary and frontal sinuses.
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Throat Anatomy
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Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.
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Nasal Biopsy
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A nasal biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the mucosal lining of the nose. The biopsy is most often performed when abnormal tissue is observed during an examination of the nose, or when disorders affecting the nasal mucosal tissue are suspected.
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