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dc.contributor.author | Fernando, R. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Hewavisenthi, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Pathmeswaran, A. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Edirisinghe, D. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Abeysinghe, S. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Atulugama, N. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Bandara, D. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Premathileke, M. | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-10-13T09:40:03Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2015-10-13T09:40:03Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | The Ceylon Medical Journal. 2008; 53(Supplement 1):51 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 0009-0875 (Print) | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/10048 | - |
dc.description | Oral Presentation Abstract (OP51), 121st Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008 Colombo, Sri Lanka | en_US |
dc.description.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. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | Sri Lanka Medical Association | en_US |
dc.subject | FNAC | en_US |
dc.title | FNAC in the 'field'- a new experience | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
Appears in Collections: | Conference Papers |
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