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In a patient with Sjögren's syndrome, what would a labial (lip) minor salivary gland biopsy classically show?
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Correct answer: A. Focal lymphocytic infiltration (immune cell infiltrate) around the minor salivary gland acini and ducts
The labial minor salivary gland biopsy is a standard diagnostic test for Sjögren's syndrome, classically showing focal lymphocytic sialadenitis — a focal infiltration of lymphocytes (immune cells) around the salivary gland acini and ducts, scored using a focus score to support the diagnosis.