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Treatment of Hypertrophic Salivary Glands in Upper Lip

NB8691Mar 1, 2012
Best way to treat hypertrophic salivary glands in upper lip that that are more swollen then others?

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Dr. Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Mar 7, 2012
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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
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Answered on Mar 6, 2012
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