FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY IN NON-THYROIDAL HEAD AND NECK MASSES-A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Vasudha M Bhagat Government Medical College, Surat
  • Hemali J Tailor Government Medical College, Surat
  • Peeyush K Saini Government Medical College, Surat
  • Reena B Dudhat Government Medical College, Surat
  • Gopal R Makawana Government Medical College, Surat
  • Ravi M Unjiya Government Medical College, Surat

Keywords:

Fine needle aspiration, Head and neck region, Lymph node, Salivary Gland, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of broad and highly sensitive head and neck region is particularly suitable for confirming non-neoplastic and metastatic lesions as it can prevent a surgical process and anaesthetic conditions and can provide a suitable guidance for conservative management.

Aim and objective: To access the role of FNAC in diagnosing various head and neck swellings.

Material and methods: This retrospective study was done in a tertiary care hospital from 1/1/2012 to 31/12/2012 in patients having swelling in head and neck region. Total 701 cases were evaluated in the cytopathology section and aspiration was done using 10ml syringe and 22-23 gauge needles.

Results: Cytodiagnostic yield was 90% while in only 10% cases, no diagnosis was given. Lymph node lesions were most common with granulomatous/ tuberculous lesions being the commonest variety. In salivary gland lesions, neoplastic lesions (benign: Pleomorphic adenoma) were commonest. Other common lesions were squamous cell carcinomas and lipomas as common malignant and benign tumours respectively.

Conclusion: FNAC provides a reliable, cost effective, convenient, easily accessible and non-traumatic method as the best initial work up and management of swellings of sensitive head and neck region.

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Published

2013-09-30

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Bhagat, V. M. ., Tailor, H. J. ., Saini, P. K. ., Dudhat, R. B. ., Makawana, G. R., & Unjiya, R. M. . (2013). FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY IN NON-THYROIDAL HEAD AND NECK MASSES-A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL. National Journal of Medical Research, 3(03), 273–276. Retrieved from https://njmr.in/index.php/file/article/view/645

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