Analysis of 404 cases of radiologically guided fine needle aspiration cytology [FNAC] of space occupying lesions of liver

ABSTRACT

Radiologically guided Fine needle aspiration cytology [FNAC] is a valuable technique for diagnosing benign and malignant space occupying masses of liver. It is a cost effective and safe method that can differentiate benign and malignant lesions accurately. The objective of this study was to analyze 404 cases of radiologically guided fine needle aspiration cytology of space occupying lesions of liver. The study was conducted at Histopathology Department SZFPGMI in collaboration with the Radiology Department. The aspirates were done by senior radiologist in Radiology Department. Most of the aspirates were from males. Five cases were considered inadequate, there were more malignant cases [295 cases] as compared to benign lesions [99 cases]. Metastatic lesions were more common as compared to hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC], however, the ratio of metastatic adenocarcinoma and primary HCC was almost equal. Thus radiologically guided FNAC is the simple, quick and complication free procedure for diagnosing space occu pying lesions of liver