Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: A Tool for Early Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Node Lesions

Authors

  • Anuj Poudel Department of Pathology, Lumbini Medical College, Palpa
  • S K Jain Department of Pathology, Lumbini Medical College, Palpa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i4.12064

Keywords:

Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Tuberculosis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is reliable and safe test used as a first line for evaluation of cervical lymphadenopathy (CL). It could differentiate the infective process from neoplastic one and avoids unnecessary surgeries. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate on the role of FNAC in the diagnosis of CL. 

MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was conducted at the Department of Pathology, Lumbini Medical College, from May 2013 to October 2013. Fifty seven patients with enlarged cervical lymph nodes were selected. All patients were evaluated through detailed history and general physical examination. All FNAC procedures and the specimens were examined in the department of pathology. SPSS Version16 was used for data analysis. 

RESULTS: Out of fifty seven cases, 37 were males and 20 were females, among the diagnostic outcome, 38.6% were having Reactive Hyperplasia (RH), while 36.8%were having tubercular (TB) lesions and 17.6% were having secondary metastasis. 

CONCLUSION: FNAC is a very simple yet accurate technique for early diagnosis of CL.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i4.12064

Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2014) Vol.02 No.04 Issue 08

Page : 29-32

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Anuj Poudel, Department of Pathology, Lumbini Medical College, Palpa

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S K Jain, Department of Pathology, Lumbini Medical College, Palpa

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Published

2015-02-07

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Poudel, A., & Jain, S. K. (2015). Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: A Tool for Early Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Node Lesions. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 2(4), 29–32. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i4.12064

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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2014)

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