Surgical Pearl: “X” marks the spot for the salivary gland biopsy Tina M. Peloro, MD, Michael L. Ramsey, MD, Victor J. Marks, MD Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 45, Issue 1, Pages 122-123 (July 2001) DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2001.112924 Copyright © 2001 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 A surgical marking pen is used to identify the salivary glands. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2001 45, 122-123DOI: (10.1067/mjd.2001.112924) Copyright © 2001 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 A stab incision is made overlying the salivary glands. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2001 45, 122-123DOI: (10.1067/mjd.2001.112924) Copyright © 2001 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Labial salivary glands easily protrude through the stab incisions made in the form of an “X”. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2001 45, 122-123DOI: (10.1067/mjd.2001.112924) Copyright © 2001 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Salivary glands are cut at the base. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2001 45, 122-123DOI: (10.1067/mjd.2001.112924) Copyright © 2001 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions