Cytohistopathological Correlation Of Breast Lesion In Konkan Region
Keywords:
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Breast Lesions, Malignant, Benign, HistopathologyAbstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in palpable breast lumps and to correlate FNAC findings with histopathological diagnoses.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital and Research Center from January 2021 to October 2023. A total of 100 patients who underwent both FNAC and histopathology were included. Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy were calculated using histopathology as the gold standard.
Results: Of the 100 cases, 70 were benign and 30 were malignant. The sensitivity and specificity of FNAC were found to be 95% and 98%, respectively. The diagnostic accuracy for malignant cases was 97.5%. Most benign lesions were observed in the 31-40 years age group, while malignant lesions peaked in the 41-50 years group. FNAC findings showed strong concordance with histopathology, with 59 cases having biopsy confirmation.
Conclusion: FNAC is an effective, rapid, and minimally invasive diagnostic tool for distinguishing benign and malignant breast lesions. It shows high sensitivity and specificity, making it an invaluable tool in early breast cancer detection
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