I wondered when someone was gong to hit on this. If this was true, how could we do biopsy at all or even resect tumors. Please read the section on metastasis to get some insights on all the defenses the body has to prevent spread of disease. One of the least known is turbulence. Me2 is right in my opinion. Besides, multiple FNB's are still no guarantee that the needle is going to hit the area that acutally has malignant cells in it. It is a good tool, but compared to a punch or incisional biopsy, never the final gold standard.

Tori can happen anywhere, they are discussing where they are MOST COMMON. They are also common on the maxillary arch as well. They are nothing to be concerned about unless they grow to a size in which they interfer with some function.


Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.