Fine needle aspiration cytology of intrathoracic lesions--a repraisal
Rajwanshi, A.; Jayaram, N.; Behra, D.; Gupta, S.K.; Malik, S.K.
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 32(4): 306-309
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-4929 PMID: 2632418 Document Number: 345175
FNAC was performed in 186 cases. Inadequate material was obtained in 41 cases. A definite diagnosis of malignancy could be made in 120 cases. In five cases a diagnosis "suspicious" of malignancy could be made. No serious complication was encountered with the technique. FNAC is of definite help in diagnosing the intra thoracic lesion whether malignant or inflammatory in nature. It also avoids unnecessary thoracotomy for diagnostic purposes.