![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Cytological and Pathological Correlation of FNAC in Assessing Breast Lumps and Axillary Lymph Node Swellings in a Public Sector Hospital in India
Joint Authors
Gayathri, devi. M.
Yale Guru, Basavanna Goud
Challa, Vasu Reddy
Deshmane, Vijayalakshmi
Rangappa, Poornima
Source
Pathology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Breast lumps have varied pathology, and there are different techniques to prove the diagnosis.
The aim of the present study is to analyze the role of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the breast lesions at our center.
Methods.
We had retrospectively analysed 854 patients who underwent FNAC for primary breast lumps and 190 patients who underwent FNAC for an axillary lymph node in the year 2010.
Results.
Of 854 patients, histological correlation was available in 723 patients.
The analysis was done for 812 patients as medical records were not available for 42 patients.
FNAC was false negative in seven cases; 2 cases of phyllodes were reported as fibroadenoma, and 5 cases of carcinoma were diagnosed as atypical hyperplasia.
The sensitivity, specificity, and false negative value of FNAC in diagnosing breast lumps were 99% (715/723), 100%, and 1%, respectively.
Of 190 patients for whom FNAC was performed for axilla, 170 had proven to have axillary lymph node metastases, and the rest had reactive hyperplasia or inflammatory cells.
Conclusions.
FNAC is rapid, accurate, outpatient based, and less complicated procedure and helps in diagnosis of breast cancer, benign diseases, and axillary involvement in experienced hands with less chance of false results.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Challa, Vasu Reddy& Yale Guru, Basavanna Goud& Rangappa, Poornima& Deshmane, Vijayalakshmi& Gayathri, devi. M.. 2013. Cytological and Pathological Correlation of FNAC in Assessing Breast Lumps and Axillary Lymph Node Swellings in a Public Sector Hospital in India. Pathology Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491233
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Challa, Vasu Reddy…[et al.]. Cytological and Pathological Correlation of FNAC in Assessing Breast Lumps and Axillary Lymph Node Swellings in a Public Sector Hospital in India. Pathology Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491233
American Medical Association (AMA)
Challa, Vasu Reddy& Yale Guru, Basavanna Goud& Rangappa, Poornima& Deshmane, Vijayalakshmi& Gayathri, devi. M.. Cytological and Pathological Correlation of FNAC in Assessing Breast Lumps and Axillary Lymph Node Swellings in a Public Sector Hospital in India. Pathology Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491233
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491233