Accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology and frozen-section examination in patients with thyroid cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Lumachi ◽  
S. Borsato ◽  
A. Tregnaghi ◽  
F. Marino ◽  
A. Poletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Frozen Section Examination ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Fine needle aspiration cytology versus frozen section in branchial cleft cysts

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Begbie ◽  
V Visvanathan ◽  
L J Clark
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Frozen Section Examination ◽  
Branchial Cleft ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Branchial Cleft Cysts

AbstractBackground:Branchial cleft cysts occur because of a failure of involution of the second branchial cleft. However, as well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma can mimic branchial cleft cysts, there is a lack of consensus on the appropriate management of cystic neck lumps.Objective:To report our experience of fine needle aspiration cytology and frozen section examination in the management of cystic neck lumps.Method:Retrospective case note review of patients managed in the Southern General Hospital, Scotland, UK.Results:The sensitivity of fine needle aspiration cytology and frozen section for detecting branchial cleft cysts was 75 per cent and 100 per cent respectively. Two patients who did not undergo intra-operative frozen section examination were either over- or under-treated, which is discussed.Conclusion:Adult patients subjected to surgical excision of a suspected branchial cyst should undergo intra-operative frozen section analysis regardless of clinical suspicion for malignancy. This part of management is critical to ensure patients are offered appropriate treatment.

The role of frozen section biopsy for parotid gland tumour with benign fine-needle aspiration cytology

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (03) ◽  
pp. 227-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Suzuki ◽  
Y Nakaegawa ◽  
T Kobayashi ◽  
T Kawase ◽  
T Matsuzuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Malignant Tumours ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Gland Tumour

AbstractObjectivesThis study focused on parotid gland tumours diagnosed as benign by fine-needle aspiration cytology and investigated the necessity of frozen section biopsy.MethodsThere were 104 cases of parotid gland tumour where fine-needle aspiration cytology was benign and frozen section biopsy was subsequently performed, between April 2006 and June 2016. In this retrospective study, the results of frozen section biopsy were analysed and compared with the final histological diagnosis.ResultsAmong the 104 cases diagnosed as benign by fine-needle aspiration cytology, 102 cases and 2 cases were diagnosed as benign and malignant, respectively, by frozen section biopsy. The final histological diagnoses showed that 98 cases were benign and 6 cases were malignant. The sensitivity and specificity values of frozen section biopsy in detecting malignant tumours were 33 per cent and 100 per cent, respectively.ConclusionThe necessity of frozen section biopsy in cases with benign fine-needle aspiration cytology may be low in parotid gland surgery.

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