Journal of Cytology & Histology

Shah P

Publications

• Research Article
  Cytological Study of Cervical Lymphadenopathy in a Trtiary Care Institution from Kashmir Valley, India
  Author(s): Qadri SK, Hamdani NH, Besina S, Makhdoomi R, Rasool R, Shah P and Baba KMQadri SK, Hamdani NH, Besina S, Makhdoomi R, Rasool R, Shah P and Baba KM
  
  Background: Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common clinical finding in all age-groups that ranges in etiology from inflammation to malignancy. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a standard first-line investigation in the evaluation of cervical lymphadenopathy. Objective: The study aimed to analyze the clinical profile and causes of cervical lymphadenopathy in different age-groups and the diagnostic utility of FNAC in our setup. Methods: This retrospective study included all the patients of cervical lymphadenopathy of more than 2-3 weeks duration, who underwent FNAC in our tertiary care institution in Kashmir valley, India during the two-year study period (January 2009-December 2011) in whom the aspirated material was adequate and satisfactory for evaluation. Results: A t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7099.1000418

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