Publication: A study on fine needle aspiration cytology of epididymal nodules
Date
2018
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Institute of Medicine
Abstract
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Introduction: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a rapid and relatively inexpensive technique used extensively in the diagnosis of a large variety of neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions in many organs.There are very few literature reports documenting the role of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in the evaluation of epididymal nodules. The aim of this study was to highlight the cytomorphologic features of FNAC in epididymal nodules.
Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in all the patients presented with palpable epididymal nodules for FNAC over a period of two and half years in department of pathology, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu. FNAC was performed using 23 gauge needle with 10ml syringe. Smears were routinely stained with PAP, Giemsa stain and Special stains whenever needed.
Results: A total of 31 cases of non – neoplastic lesions were identified. Age ranged from 15 to 52 years. Majority of cases were of tuberculous epididymitis accounting for 38.70%.
Conclusions: FNAC serves as an important tool to screen and diagnose all palpable epididymal nodules and provides information for further management.
Keywords: Fine needle aspiration cytology, epididymal nodules, neoplastic, non-neoplastic lesions
Description
Thapa R1, Gurung P1 ,Kafle N1, Pradhanang S1, Hirchand S1 , Lakhey M1, Joshi R2
1Department of Pathology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
2Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Fine needle aspiration cytology, epididymal nodules, neoplastic, non-neoplastic lesions