Implementation of pre-captured videos for remote cytological evaluation of salivary gland lesions

2021 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2199506
Author(s):  
Stavros Archondakis ◽  
Maria Roma ◽  
Kaladelfou Evropi
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Video Quality ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Video Production ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
File Transfer ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cytological Evaluation

Objective The objective of this study was to examine the feasibility of implementing videos captured by static telecytological applications for remote cytological evaluation of fine needle aspiration specimens from salivary gland lesions. Methods The current study was carried out on 102 fine needle aspiration specimens from salivary gland lesions with histological confirmation (benign lesions, 11; benign neoplasms, 68; malignant neoplasms, 23), retrospectively selected from the department’s registry. Videos were transferred via file transfer protocol to password-protected accounts for remote review by three independent cytopathologists. In addition to diagnosis, reviewers commented on overall digital video quality. Contributor’s and reviewer’s diagnoses were collected, recorded and statistically evaluated. Results Statistical evaluation of cytological diagnoses detected no significant difference in diagnostic accuracy between the diagnoses proffered on the basis of pre-captured videos and conventional slides. The overall interobserver agreement was ranging from substantial to almost perfect with κ values of 0.71–0.89. Conclusions Video production by static telecytology applications can be used as an alternative method for telecytological diagnosis of salivary gland fine needle aspirations. Videos of salivary gland fine needle aspirations can be used for rapid and accurate diagnosis, by diminishing turn-around times and improving the quality indices of small cytology departments. They can also be used for archiving, teleconsultation, educational and second opinion purposes, improving the performance of the already existing static telecytology stations.

scholarly journals Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Cellular Basaloid Neoplasms of the Salivary Gland

2019 ◽  
Vol 143 (11) ◽  
pp. 1338-1345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Cantley
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Stromal Component ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Context.— Cellular basaloid neoplasms of the salivary gland represent a diverse group of benign and malignant neoplasms with significant cytomorphologic overlap on fine-needle aspiration cytology. All are marked by the presence of monotonous and usually bland basaloid epithelium. Distinction between basaloid neoplasms on fine-needle aspiration cytology is based on the presence or absence of additional features, including a second cell population (eg, myoepithelial cells), an acellular stromal component, and/or cytologic atypia within the basaloid epithelium. This review highlights the cytomorphologic features of the most common cellular basaloid neoplasms of the salivary gland, with an emphasis on classification and subclassification within the Milan System. Objective.— To provide a comprehensive review of the cytologic features of basaloid epithelial neoplasms of the salivary gland, with an emphasis on classification within the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology. Data Sources.— Peer-reviewed literature, recent textbooks, and personal experiences of the author. Conclusions.— Some basaloid neoplasms, in particular pleomorphic adenomas and adenoid cystic carcinomas, may have characteristic findings on fine-needle aspiration that allow for definitive diagnosis. In other cases, however, fine-needle aspiration can confirm a neoplastic basaloid process, but specific classification of a benign or malignant neoplasm cannot be rendered. The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology acknowledges this difficulty, and recommends benign or malignant classification only when definitive diagnostic features of a specific neoplasm are present. For indeterminate cases, the subcategorization of salivary neoplasm of uncertain malignant potential is recommended.

Misinterpretation of Normal Cellular Elements in Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Specimens

2002 ◽  
Vol 126 (6) ◽  
pp. 670-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Young ◽  
Dina R. Mody ◽  
Diane D. Davey
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Biopsy ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Biopsy Specimens ◽  
Needle Aspiration Biopsy ◽  
Cellular Components

Abstract Context.—The College of American Pathologists Interlaboratory Comparison Program in Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology is a popular educational program for nongynecologic cytology, with 1018 participating laboratories by the end of 2000. Data generated from this program allow tracking pathologist performance in a wide variety of laboratory practices. Objective.—To review performance of participating pathologists in making patient diagnoses with fine-needle aspiration biopsy specimens, with particular interest in the false neoplastic diagnoses (both benign and malignant neoplasms) that were submitted for benign aspirates containing only normal cellular components. Design.—We reviewed the diagnoses made from 1998 through 2000 by participating pathologists through the use of glass slides containing benign fine-needle aspiration biopsy specimens of the liver, kidney, pancreas, and salivary gland that contained only normal cellular components. Results.—The false neoplastic rate for kidney (60%) was the highest, followed by liver (37%), pancreas (10%), and salivary gland (6%). These rates are much higher than what has previously been reported in the literature. Conclusions.—This study illustrates that normal cellular elements are a significant pitfall for overinterpretation of fine-needle aspiration biopsy specimens.

The Application of Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Axillary Masses

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Cong-Gai Huang ◽  
Meng-Ze Li ◽  
Shao-Hua Wang ◽  
Xiao-Qin Tang ◽  
Johannes Haybaeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Malignant Lesions ◽  
Axillary Mass

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> We intend to determine the diagnostic power of fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) for differentiation between malignant and benign lesions on axillary masses and draw the physicians’ attention to the benefits of FNAB cytology in the diagnosis of axillary masses. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In this study, 1,328 patients with an axillary mass diagnosed by FNAB were retrospectively reviewed. These cases were registered at the affiliated hospital of Southwest Medical University (China), July 2014 to June 2017. Cytological results were verified either by histopathology following surgical resection or clinical follow-up. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of the 1,328 patients affected by axillary masses, 987 (74.3%) cases were female, and 341 (25.7%) cases were male. The highest incidence of patients was in the age group of 41–50 years (375, 28.2%). There were 1,129 (85.0%) patients with benign lesions and 199 (15.0%) with malignant lesions. Of the 199 malignant lesions cases, 21 cases were lymphomas, 2 cases were accessory breast cancers, and 176 cases were lymph node metastatic tumors. Under lymph node metastases, the most frequent primary tumors were breast cancer (141, 80.1%), followed by lung cancer (21, 11.9%). According to the study, the characters of 1,328 cases showed statistically significant difference (χ<sup>2</sup> = 4.534, <i>p</i> = 0.033), and the incidence of females with axillary mass was significantly higher than that of males. There was a statistically significant difference in the distribution of benign and malignant cases in the patient age groups (χ<sup>2</sup> = 1.129, <i>p</i> = 0.000), and the incidence of patients of 41–50 years of age was significantly higher than that of other patients. The diagnostic accuracy of FNAB in axillary masses was analyzed with the results of 95.98% of sensitivity, 99.56% of specificity, 97.45% of positive predictive value, and 99.29% of negative predictive value. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Our results confirm that FNAB is a valuable initial screening method regarding pathologic diagnosis of axillary mass, in particular with respect to malignancy in 41- to 50-year-old female patients.

“Atypical” salivary gland fine needle aspiration: Risk of malignancy and interinstitutional variability

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 1088-1094 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Wang ◽  
Aatika Malik ◽  
Zahra Maleki ◽  
Esther Diana Rossi ◽  
Bo Ping ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Aspiration Risk ◽  
Risk Of Malignancy

Fine-needle aspiration cytomorphology of sebaceous lymphadenoma of the salivary gland

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 959-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Vande Haar ◽  
Denise DeFrias ◽  
Xiaoqi Lin
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Sebaceous Lymphadenoma

scholarly journals Clinical analysis of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) in thyroid and salivary gland tumors

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-408
Author(s):  
Norihiko Narita ◽  
Takahiro Tokunaga ◽  
Masahumi Kanno ◽  
Dai Susuki ◽  
Tetsuji Takabayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Clinical Analysis ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumors ◽  
Fine Needle

Pitfalls in Salivary Gland Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology: Lessons From the College of American Pathologists Interlaboratory Comparison Program in Nongynecologic Cytology

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan H. Hughes ◽  
Emily E. Volk ◽  
David C. Wilbur
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
False Positive ◽  
Interlaboratory Comparison ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Diagnostic Errors ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Fine Needle

Abstract Context.—We use data from the College of American Pathologists Interlaboratory Comparison Program in Nongynecologic Cytology to identify common diagnostic errors in salivary gland fine-needle aspiration (FNA). Objective.—To identify salivary gland FNA cases with poor performance characteristics in the Nongynecologic Cytology Program surveys, so that the most common diagnostic pitfalls can be avoided. Design.—A retrospective review of the College of American Pathologists Nongynecologic Cytology Program's cumulative data from 1999 to 2003 revealed the most common false-positive and false-negative interpretations on FNA for common salivary gland lesions. Slides that performed poorly were then reviewed to identify the cytologic characteristics that may have contributed to their poor performance. Results.—A total of 6249 participant responses with general interpretations of benign (n = 4642) or malignant (n= 1607) were reviewed. The sensitivity and specificity of the participant responses for correctly interpreting the cases as benign or malignant were 73% and 91%, respectively. Benign cases with the highest false-positive rates were monomorphic adenoma (53% false-positive), intraparotid lymph node (36%), oncocytoma (18%), and granulomatous sialadenitis (10%). Malignant cases with the highest false-negative rates were lymphoma (57%), acinic cell carcinoma (49%), low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma (43%), and adenoid cystic carcinoma (33%). Selected review of the most discordant individual cases revealed possible explanations for some of the interpretative errors. Conclusions.—These data confirm the difficulty associated with interpretation of salivary gland FNA specimens. Cytologists should be aware of the potential false-positive and false-negative interpretations that can occur in FNAs from this organ site in order to minimize the possibility of diagnostic errors.

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