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International Journal of Tropical Medicine

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ISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Comparative Analysis of FNAC and Histopathology in Diagnosing Salivary Gland Lesions at Tertiary Care Center

Thoutam Keerti Santoshi, Kavya Komaravelli, Hymavathi Bathina, G. Krishna Kumari, P. Chaitanya Bharathi and M. Raneeth Kumar
Page: 15-18 | Received 10 Mar 2024, Published online: 15 Apr 2024

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Abstract

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) and histopathology are essential diagnostic methods for evaluating salivary gland lesions, offering distinct advantages in terms of invasiveness, turnaround time and diagnostic accuracy. However, the extent of diagnostic concordance between FNAC and histopathology remains a subject of debate, necessitating further investigation. This retrospective study included 125 patients with clinically suspected salivary gland lesions who underwent both FNAC and subsequent surgical excision with his to pathological examination. Demographic data, FNAC and histopathology results were collected and analyzed for diagnostic agreement. The study revealed a high concordance rate between FNAC and histopathology across diagnostic categories, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.995 indicating almost perfect agreement. FNAC demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing non‐neoplastic, benign neoplastic and malignant neoplastic lesions, aligning with previous research findings. This study supports the continued use of FNAC as a first‐line diagnostic approach for salivary gland lesions, advocating for its integration into clinical protocols to facilitate timely and accurate patient management while reducing the need for invasive procedures. Further research exploring adjunctive techniques and optimizing FNAC protocols could enhance its diagnostic capabilities and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

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Thoutam Keerti Santoshi, Kavya Komaravelli, Hymavathi Bathina, G. Krishna Kumari, P. Chaitanya Bharathi and M. Raneeth Kumar. Comparative Analysis of FNAC and Histopathology in Diagnosing Salivary Gland Lesions at Tertiary Care Center.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2024.3.15.18
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2024.3.15.18