SPECTRUM OF PATHOLOGIES ON FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY EVALUATION OF PERIPHERAL LYMPH NODES AT TERTIARY CARE CENTER IN SMIMER, SURAT: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Aims and Objectives:Fine‑needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)as the first line of investigation has assumed importance indiagnosing a variety of disease processes as it is rapid, simple,reliable, minimally invasive, and cost‑effective procedure whichcan be used in outpatient setting. Lymphadenopathy is one ofthe most common clinical presentations of patients attending theoutpatient department. This study was performed to find out thepattern of diseases in lymph node and to understand burden of disease in society.

Materialsand Methods:A retrospective study of 200 cases of lymphadenopathy presenting to theDepartment of Pathology for 1 years from November 2018 to November 2019 was taken up for our study. FNAC was performed using a 22–24‑gauge needle and 10 ml syringe. Two of the prepared smears were fixed in alcohol and stained withH&E and PAP stain. Two smears were air‑dried, one was stained with giemsa stain and the other kept unstained to be used for ZN staining.

Results: Most common lesion found in our study was tubercularlymphadenitis,followedby reactive lymphadenitisand granulomatous lymphadenitis.

Conclusion: Our study highlighted thevarious cytomorphological patterns of lymphadenopathy andrevealed a huge burden of tuberculous lymphadenitis in thisregion.