CYTOLOGICAL EVALUTION OF SALIVARY GLAND LESIONS

Dr Veena S; Dr Shilpa N

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2016

CYTOLOGICAL EVALUTION OF SALIVARY GLAND LESIONS

Dr Veena S, Dr Shilpa N

Abstract :

Background: Salivary gland lesions present as superficial enlarged masses and are easily accessible for fine needle aspiration. Cytology helps in categorizing lesions, thereby helping clinician in appropriate management. Materials and methods: Present study is one year retrospective and prospective study. The retrospective study materials were collected from archives. In prospective cases, patients demographic data were collected, examined and FNAC was done. The slides were evaluated and classified into non neoplastic, benign and malignant category. Descriptive statistical analysis was done. Results: 46 salivary gland lesions were evaluated. Male to female ratio is 1.6:1 and mean age is 38.8 years (+ 14.4). Non neoplastic lesions forms the majority accounting to 50%, followed by benign( 41.3%) and least being malignant(8.7%). Conclusion:FNAC of salivary gland is cost effective, simple technique which plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management. However thorough examination and recognition of pitfalls of cytology are essential in correct diagnosis.