Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

TECHNIQUES OF THYROID CYTOLOGY AND ITS DIAGNOSTIC ADEQUACY.

Dr. Bharathi K, Dr. K. R. Umadevi

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 INTRODUCTION: Fine needle cytology is easy to perform, quick and has a high degree of specificity and sensitivity. FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) and FNNAC (Fine Needle Non Aspiration Cytology) are the two techniques of fine needle cytology (FNC). AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic superiority and adequacy of two techniques MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted at Madha Medical College and Research Institute in Tamilnadu. This study included 120 patients who attended the cytology department for FNC of thyroid swelling. RESULTS: FNNAC technique produced more number of superior quality smears and results were found to be statistically significant (P<0.05). Diagnostic Adequacy of FNAC is 75% and FNNAC is 81%. DISCUSSION: Thyroid lumps are commonly seen in females (95%). Superior quality smears were obtained from FNNAC technique. FNAC is useful in cystic lumps as it allows the drainage of fluid material. CONCLUSION: FNNAC is the preferred technique for thyroid lesions as there is more material with less admixture of blood.

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DR.BHARATHI K, DR.K.R.UMADEVI TECHNIQUES OF THYROID CYTOLOGY AND ITS DIAGNOSTIC ADEQUACY. International Journal of Scientific Research,Vol.5, Issue : 6 JUNE 2016

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