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Title: | FNAC in the 'field'- a new experience |
Authors: | Fernando, R. Hewavisenthi, J. Pathmeswaran, A. Edirisinghe, D. Abeysinghe, S. Atulugama, N. Bandara, D. Premathileke, M. |
Keywords: | FNAC |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka Medical Association |
Citation: | The Ceylon Medical Journal. 2008; 53(Supplement 1):51 |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important diagnostic test in thyroid diseases. It usually is undertaken at a hospital or laboratory setup. As part of an islandwide field based study, FNAC was undertaken in the field. Literature review revealed that FNAC accuracy rate was around 65-70% in most Centres with full-fledged facilities. OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of FNAC done in the field DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: Informed written consent was obtained and the goitre was delineated with a marker pen. FNAC was carried out by a trained team member in the standard manner. Four slides were prepared from each patient. All slides were processed and examined by a cytologist RESULTS: 308 FNAC were done. 226 FNAC were diagnostic (73.36%) and 82(26.64%) were non diagnostic. 62(23.8%) showed benign cells only. The pathological entities detected were: 112 (49.5%) auto immune thyroiditis, 32 (14.1%) colloid storing nodules, 14(6.1%) colloid storing nodules with autoimmune thyroiditis, 5 (2.2%) follicular lesions and one toxic lesion. There were no significant complications noted in any of the patients. CONCLUSIONS: Field FNAC has a high diagnostic accuracy if done by a trained person. It is a safe procedure in the field. |
Description: | Oral Presentation Abstract (OP51), 121st Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/10048 |
ISSN: | 0009-0875 (Print) |
Appears in Collections: | Conference Papers |
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