It sounded to me like the pathologist interpreting the slide may have seen something and then asked for the special stain. But, this is somewhat speculative on my part. It sounds is if there is a routine set if stains that are used and if something is seen then special stains are requested. But again, I am not certain of this. Does anyone know?

I just cannot think of a reason why I would have this lesion on my mouth for so long if it wasn't something serious. It has not grown much but it has changed over that time period. If it weren't serious it seems it would likely go away.

The mental pressure is building and I am really having a tough time. I try and hang onto the words of the dentist and the ENT that said they are not concerned, but I have heard of enough stories on this forum where everyone was unconcerned yet it turned out to be cancer.