The Role of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Joint Authors
Kasi, Pashtoon Murtaza
Kassi, Mahwash
Afghan, Abaseen Khan
Tareen, Iqbal
Marri, Shah Muhammad
Kassi, Masoom
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Aims.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignant tumor of the skin in humans.
The diagnosis of BCC is made clinically, which can then be confirmed microscopically.
Biopsy or surgical excision of the lesion provides the specimen for histopathological examination, which is the mainstay for diagnosis.
Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) on the other hand is an even simpler procedure, which can provide accurate diagnosis to confirm or exclude the malignancy.
Methods.
Here, we present our experience on the role of FNAC in diagnosing BCC.
We were able to recruit 37 patients, of which 35 had BCC.
Both FNAC and biopsy were obtained and then interpreted independently of one another.
Results.
Cytology correlated with histopathology in all cases except for 2 in which the yield was deemed inadequate.
The sensitivity and specificity of fine-needle aspiration cytology for basal cell carcinoma were 94.3% and 100%, respectively.
Conclusions.
We, therefore, recommend this technique for the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected BCC or in cases of recurrence.
The technique is cheap, quick, less invasive, and highly accurate for the diagnosis of BCC.
The limitation of the technique is low yield in some of the cases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kassi, Masoom& Kasi, Pashtoon Murtaza& Afghan, Abaseen Khan& Marri, Shah Muhammad& Kassi, Mahwash& Tareen, Iqbal. 2012. The Role of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma. ISRN Dermatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kassi, Masoom…[et al.]. The Role of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma. ISRN Dermatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kassi, Masoom& Kasi, Pashtoon Murtaza& Afghan, Abaseen Khan& Marri, Shah Muhammad& Kassi, Mahwash& Tareen, Iqbal. The Role of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma. ISRN Dermatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448240
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448240