scholarly journals Cholangiocarcinoma Metastatic to the Neck: First Report of a Case

2002 ◽  
Vol 81 (11) ◽  
pp. 776-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott H. Hardeman ◽  
Brian Collins ◽  
Val J. Lowe ◽  
Harvey Solomon ◽  
Brendan C. Stack
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Cervical Lymph Node ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Excision Biopsy ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Head And Neck Masses

We describe a unique case of a cholangiocarcinoma that metastasized to a cervical lymph node—to our knowledge the only such case ever reported. The diagnosis was based on fine-needle aspiration cytology and confirmed by excision biopsy. This case illustrates the importance of keeping all possible options in mind when diagnosing head and neck masses.

scholarly journals A Study of FNAC of Cervical Lymph Nodes

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Shakya ◽  
S Malla ◽  
KN Shakya ◽  
R Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Cervical Lymph Node ◽  
Cervical Lymphadenopathy ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Background: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a reliable and least expensive method suitable for developing countries like Nepal for the investigation of lymphadenopathy. Knowledge about the pattern of lymphadenopathy is useful in pathological reporting as well as in many clinical settings with diagnostic dilemma. This is a baseline study to investigate the pattern of cervical lymphadenopathy by lymph node FNAC in Nepalese population. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by critically analyzing the case reports on cervical lymph node FNAC from three years' records (July 2005 to June 2008) at the National Public Health Laboratory, Teku, Kathmandu. Review of all cytological reports were done according to standard guidelines and the diagnosis was classified and correlated with patients' age and ethnicity to explore the pattern and association. Results: Of 508 cervical lymph node FNAC cases, 50.4% was reactive non-specific, 22.4% was tubercular, 4.8 % malignant, 10% chronic granulomatous and the remaining was acute suppurative (12.4%). Highest incidence of malignancy was seen in the fifth decade (50%). Whereas, tubercular lymphadenopathy was found with increasing frequency through childhood (10.5%) and adolescence (21.7%) to young adulthood (30.4%), probably indicative of waning immunity of BCG vaccination. Ethnic groups comprising of Tamang, Sherpa and Bhote had the highest incidence of malignant as well as tubercular lymphadenopathy. Conclusion: The relationship of malignant and tubercular lymphadenopthy with age and ethnicity deserves further study. Efforts at preventing tubercular and early diagnosing malignant lymphadenopathy and reducing morbidity in general will find great usefulness in such associations. Key words: Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Pattern   DOI: 10.3126/jnhrc.v7i1.2267 Journal of Nepal Health Research Council Vol. 7, No. 1, 2009 April 1-5

Cervical lymph node metastasis of ovarian dysgerminoma: A case report with fine needle aspiration cytology

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazunari Maekawa ◽  
Takako Tokumitsu ◽  
Eiko Minematsu ◽  
Hiroshi Noguchi ◽  
Eriko Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Cervical Lymph Node ◽  
Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Node Metastasis ◽  
Ovarian Dysgerminoma ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

scholarly journals Clinicopathological Correlation in Patients of Lymphadenopathy in Tertiary Care Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Amol R. Rajhans, MD ◽  
Dr. Deepak S. Howale
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Excision Biopsy ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Lymph nodes are parts of the lymphatic system. Lymph node helps to filter out viruses, bacteria, cancer cells and other unwanted substances safely removed from the body. Lymphadenopathy is common clinical problem frequently give dilemma in diagnostic. Enlargement of lymph node is a common problem which evaluate as a Lymphadenopathy. An abnormality in size and character of lymph node in known as Lymphadenopathy which also consider as enlarged abnormally that measures more than 10mm in its diameter than normal. Lymphadenopathy is common clinical problem frequently give dilemma in diagnostic. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has become an important tool for initial diagnosis and management for patients suffering from Lymphadenopathy because of early result, simple for test and minimal trauma to patient. The main aim of this study is to Correlation of Clinicopathological condition presenting with Lymphadenopathy. Role of FNAC in diagnosis will also evaluate with node biopsy and open lymph. Material and methods: Total 100 patients were included in this study. For all 100 patients fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was done. In 75 cases excision biopsy was done. Pathological diagnosis was obtained in all cases. Fine needle aspiration cytology, excision biopsy, throat, ear and nose examination were carried out as a required base line investigations. Result: Total 80 patients were studies in this study. Out of this 80 patients 30 cases were IPD and remaining were OPD. FNAC as well as biopsy were carried out from total patients in this study. In this study Tubercular Lymphadenitis was observer maximum. Out of 80 patients 47(58.75%) were male and 33(41.25%) were female patients. Age group 20-30 years (35%) were maximum number of patients which was followed by 30-40 years (23.75%) and 10-20 years (21.25%) respectively was observed. Out of 80 patients 50(62.5%) were diagnosis as Tubercular Lymphadenitis and Chronic Non-specific Lymphadenitis was diagnosis in 10 (12.5%). Reactive lymphadenitis was diagnosed in 8(10%) patients whereas Malignant secondary’s were diagnosed in 7(8.75%) patients followed by 3(3.75%) patients suffer from lymphomas and 2(2.5%) were Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Conclusion: Lymphadenopathy is a clinical evaluation followed by FNAC which is reliable diagnostic tool that is easy to perform; cost effective, speedy results accurate can be obtained. Specialist input is the main requirement for this. Biopsy is also useful in cases of lymphomas that act as diagnostic tool. When FNAC report is inconclusive, in nonspecific lymphadenitis than Biopsy is much helpful for accurate diagnosis and management. Hence, in cases of Lymphadenopathy FNAC was found to be reliable, simple and cost effective method for diagnosis.

scholarly journals Audit of head and neck fine needle aspiration cytology from a tertiary institution in south - west Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
V.I. Akinmoladun ◽  
C.A. Okolo ◽  
T.O. Aladelusi ◽  
O.O. Gbolahan
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Patient Acceptability ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Head And Neck Masses

Objective: FNAC is a well-established initial investigative tool for head and neck masses due to its being cost effective, quick to perform, low associated morbidity, high patient acceptability and high diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to audit the utilization and deployment of FNAC in the management of head and neck masses in our hospitalMethods: This is a retrospective study of all patients presenting for fine needle aspiration cytology of lesions in the head and neck region at our hospital for fifteen years (from 2008 to 2017). All data were extracted from the FNA clinic records. The data was analyzed using the SPSS version 21 and results presented as figures and percentages.Results: During the study period, 3194 patients were seen, 2789 had complete information for analysis. There were 875 males (31.4%) and 1914 females (68.6%). The ages ranged between 1 year and 103 years. Overall mean age was 39.7 + 17.9 years. The commonest site was the anterior neck, accounting for 1323 (47.4%) of the lesions. Cervical lymph nodal swellings accounted for 548 (19.6%)]. Benign lesions constituted 35%. A total of 160 (5.7%) specimens were reported as inconclusive. Malignant lesions had the highest prevalence in the 1-10year age group. There was no complication reported with any of the procedures.Conclusion: FNAC is an established tool for investigating head and neck lesions in our hospital. The practice however needs to be further developed in line with the recommendations of National Institute for Clinical Excellence for improved outcomes.Keywords: Fine needle aspiration cytology, head neck masses

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