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Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a well-established and widely accepted procedure in the evaluation of breast masses. Fine needle aspiration cytology can be performed as an OPD procedure. It is less traumatic to the patient as compared to surgical biopsy, is cost effective, and can provide rapid results on the same day. Therefore, it can be used as an initial diagnostic procedure for male breast lesions. The aim of our study was to determine the efficacy of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in the diagnosis of male breast lesions and categorization of these lesions as per IAC Categories.METHODSThe present study included 50 cases of male breast lesions presented in the department of the pathology. Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) was done and slides were stained with MGG and PAP. Findings were analysed by two pathologists independently. Cyto-histological correlation was done in cases wherever possible. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated.RESULTSA total of 50 cases of male breast lesions which had undergone FNAC was analysed in this study. Histopathological examination was available in 10 cases. Gynecomastia C2 (88%) was found to be the most common entity followed by acute on chronic suppurative pathology (4%). There was no false positive or false negative finding. FNAC had a sensitivity and specificity and diagnostic accuracy of 100% for male breast lesions.CONCLUSIONSFNAC is the excellent sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for the assessment of breast lesions in males. Hence, we strongly recommend the use of FNAC as the first-line investigation in the clinical evaluation of male breast lumps.
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Hydatidiform mole is an abnormal gestation characterized by trophoblastic hyperplasia and overgrowth of placental villi. H. mole is classified as complete (CHM) and partial (PHM). The diagnosis is based on histopathology and genetic origin. In our set up, we used only histopathological diagnostic criteria. The incidence of molar pregnancy varies in different parts of the world. Objective of the present study was to determine the frequency, clinical presentation and morphological features of H. mole and compare them with those of other studies. Objectives: The aim of this populationbased retrospective study was to evaluate the trend in the incidence of molar pregnancy. The reported incidence of GTD in India is in consistent therefore we planned to do an analysis of the GTD at our institute which is a referral tertiary center of Punjab. Methods: Records of patients of GTD admitted from Dec 2016 to March 2018 were analyzed and incidence was calculated. The diagnosis of hydatidiform mole was based on the post-operative morphological and/or pathological findings. A total of 150 cases of retained products of conception received in the department of pathology were analysed. Results: Out of total 16 cases of molar pregnancy 5 were diagnosed as complete mole and 11 were diagnosed as partial mole. Out of 5 cases of complete mole, one case was of recurrent molar pregnancy. Conclusion: There is a need to look further about the association of age with molar pregnancies in future studies.
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The uterine cervix is prone to several non-neoplastic gynecological lesions. These lesions are a source of morbidity and mortality in women. Therefore, there is need to analyze them to provide the pattern of these lesions. AIM: Retrospective study of the findings of non-neoplastic lesions of cervix. Methods: A retrospective study was done in Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Patiala from January 2016 to January 2018. Results & Conclusion: Out of 220 cases, the most common non neoplastic lesion recorded was chronic cervicitis (45.9%) followed by squamous metaplasia(37.2%) and nabothian cysts(36.3%).