scholarly journals Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Eccrine Spiradenoma of Back: Report of a Rare Case

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 130-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuradha Sinha ◽  
Subrata Pal ◽  
Jyoti Prakash Phukan
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Myoepithelial Cells ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Adnexal Tumor ◽  
Cytological Features ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

ABSTRACTEccrine spiradenoma is an uncommon benign adnexal tumor. Cytological features of eccrine spiradenoma have been described very rarely in English literature. In the present case, we are describing a case of eccrine spiradenoma of back, which was diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology and subsequently confirmed by histopathology. Its cytology revealed tight multilayered clusters of uniform benign cuboidal epithelial cells along with spindle-shaped myoepithelial cells and occasional lymphocytes.

scholarly journals Infiltrating Epitheliosis of the Breast: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Francesca Ambrosi ◽  
Esther Diana Rossi ◽  
Serena Calderoni ◽  
Maria Cristina Cucchi ◽  
Gianni Saguatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Myoepithelial Cells ◽  
Breast Lesions ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Cytological Features ◽  
High Cellularity ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Epitheliosis (or usual duct hyperplasia) is a proliferation of epithelial and myoepithelial cells located within enlarged acini and small ducts, which is characterized by irregular and peripheral fenestration. Infiltrating epitheliosis (IE) is a specific lesion, characterized by classical epitheliosis flowing out into the adjacent stroma. The stroma is desmoplastic and shows keloid appearance with irregular elastosis. IE can mimic malignancy both on radiological and histological grounds. The aim of the present study is to describe the fine needle aspiration cytological features of 6 consecutive cases of IE, with histological correlation. IE cases presenting as screen detected lesions and preoperatively diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) were reviewed. All patients had radiologically breast lesions suspicious for malignancy that underwent FNAC followed by surgical resection. The FNAC smears presented some features that could lead to a misdiagnosis of malignancy, such as bloody background, high cellularity, and stromal fragments containing epithelial cells. Nevertheless, malignancy was excluded, due to the absence of atypia and the presence of myoepithelial cells in the cell clusters. IE presents a special FNAC pattern that can be misinterpreted as malignancy. Therefore, knowledge is necessary to avoid patient overtreatment.

scholarly journals Cyto-serological correlation in toxoplasma lymphadenitis: Is bypassing biopsy plausible?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Zeba Nisar ◽  
Jaydeep N. Pol ◽  
Sachin J Patil ◽  
Rakhi V Jagdale
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Indian Literature ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

To study ten cases of toxoplasmic lymphadenitis (TL) in which the diagnosis was made by fine needle aspiration cytology and confirmed by subsequent serology. Retrospective study done over a period of five years. We retrieved ten cases of Toxoplasma lymphadenitis in which fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of lymph node was done after clinical examination. Serology with electrochemiluminescense was done in all the cases. The cytological features were characterised by microgranulomas, abundance of tingible body macrophages and absence of necrosis. Serologic testing for toxoplasma in all the cases revealed elevated titres. Lymphadenitis due to Toxoplasma infection should be considered in the diagnosis of unexplained lymphadenopathy at all sites, especially the cervical region. Serologic confirmation should be recommended for all suspected cases. FNAC diagnosis can eliminate the need for hospitalization and surgery. To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is 5 case series of cytodiagnosis of TL in the English literature and 2 in the Indian literature. This is the largest case series of cytodiagnosis of TL in the Indian literature and 2 largest in the world literature next to the one done by Haque et al.

Crystalloid Granuloma of Parotid Gland: A Case Report With Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norio Motoda ◽  
Munehiko Onda ◽  
Munenaga Nakamizo ◽  
Ryuji Ohashi ◽  
Kimihiro Okubo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Crystalloid granuloma (CG) of salivary gland is an extremely rare inflammatory disease, and only 6 cases have been reported in the English literature. CG is histologically characterized by a granulomatous reaction to amylase crystalloid deposition. A 73-year-old woman presented with a painful left neck mass. Computed tomography depicted a mass located in the lower pole of the left parotid gland, suspicious for a tumoral lesion. Preoperative fine needle aspiration cytology found amylase crystalloid deposition with a few inflammatory cells. Surgical sections of the mass revealed formation of a granuloma containing abundant eosinophilic but glassy and transparent amorphous crystalloids, suggestive of α-amylase crystalloid. No neoplastic elements were detected. The case was eventually diagnosed with CG in the parotid gland. Our findings suggest that when we identify amylase crystalloids in fine needle aspiration cytology smears from the salivary gland, CG should be considered even if neoplasm is clinically or radiographically suspected.

Efficacy of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of tuberculosis of the thyroid gland: a study of 18 cases

1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asitava Mondal ◽  
D. K. Patra
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Fine Needle Aspirates ◽  
Cytological Features ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

AbstractTuberculosis of the thyroid gland is an extremely rare condition. Amongst 1565 cases of thyroid lesions subjected to fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) over a period of nine years, 18 cases (1.15 per cent) were found to have cytological features consistent with tuberculosis thyroiditis. Acid-fast bacilli were isolated in all cases. The ages of the patients ranged from 36 to 52 years with a median age of 46 years: there were 12 females and 6 males. All the patients presented with painless solitary nodules of the thyroid. Three patients had concomitant cervical lympadenopathy and four patients were known to have tuberculosis of the lungs which was being treated. Solitary nodules of the thyroid were confirmed by a thyroid scan with radioactive iodine. Fine needle aspirates from thyroid swellings showed epithelioid granulomas with necrosis in all cases. There were no false reports or complications.It is evident from this study that FNAC is an efficient way with which to detect tuberculosis of the thyroid gland.

scholarly journals Incisional Endometriosis: Diagnosed by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 117-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veda P. ◽  
Srinivasaiah M.
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Rectus Sheath ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Cesarean Sections ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Cytological Features ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

ABSTRACTIncisional endometriosis (IE) is a rare entity reported in 0.03–1.08% of women following obstetric or gynecologic surgeries. Most cases reported in literature have appeared after cesarean sections and were often clinically mistaken for hernia, abscess, suture granuloma or lipoma. We hereby report a case of IE following a second trimester hysterotomy, which was diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Our patient was 26 years old, presenting with a mass over anterior abdominal wall, associated with incapacitating pain during each menstrual cycle. FNAC showed epithelial cells, stromal cells and hemosiderin laden macrophages. Based on the typical history, clinical and cytological features, the diagnosis of IE was established. Wide surgical excision was done and the resulting rectus sheath defect was repaired. Patient was followed for 6 months during which time she was symptom free. This article also reviews the spectrum of cytological features and the rare possibility of malignant transformation that can occur in IE.

Parotid dermoid cyst: a rare entity

2009 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Islam ◽  
G R Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Dermoid Cyst ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

AbstractObjective:We report a rare case of parotid dermoid cyst.Method:A case report of parotid dermoid cyst is presented, as well as a brief review of the literature and a summary of the lesion's salient clinicopathological features.Results:A 69-year-old man presented with a slow-growing, soft tissue mass of the left parotid gland. Pre-operative evaluation included fine needle aspiration cytology and computed tomography. He subsequently underwent a superficial lobectomy; both the macroscopic and histopathological findings were consistent with a dermoid cyst. Although dermoids within the head and neck are not uncommon, such cysts have only rarely been encountered in the parotid gland.Conclusion:To our knowledge, there are only four previous case reports of parotid dermoid cyst in the English literature. Although the majority of cases of parotid dermoid cyst are diagnosed retrospectively, our case demonstrates the role of fine needle aspiration cytology and highlights the key cytological features suggestive of this entity.

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