Cytohistopathological Correlation of Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Lesions of Lymph Node- A Diagnostic Test Validation Study

Abstract

BACKGROUNDFine needle aspiration cytology is a simple and cost effective technique that is routinely used in patients presenting with persistent lymphadenopathy. FNAC is a first line investigation modality for evaluation of lymphadenopathy. Aetiology of lymphadenopathy in head and neck region varies from reactive hyperplasia to tuberculous granulomatous lesion to malignancy.The aim of the present study is to compare the accuracy of FNAC in the diagnosis of neoplastic lymph node disease with that of non-neoplastic diseases.