reliability of brush cytology for preoperative diagnosis of ocular surface and lid neoplasia

ABSTRACT

Several methods had been existed for cytological examination of the ocular surface lesions. They include brushing, aspiration and impression techniques. The present study was designed to evaluate the reliability of the brushing cytology for preoperative diagnosis of some ocular surface and lid neoplasia. The study included 15 cases of variable ocular surface and lid lesions. Brushing was done as an out patient procedure. Surgical procedures were planned according to the clinical diagnosis, then biopsies were taken from the excised tissues. Correlation was done between the cytological and histopathological reports. Cytological and histopathological correlation was noticed in 13 cases [86.68%], while poor correlation and non - correlation appeared in one case [6.66%] for each. The brush cytology is highly reliable for diagnosis of ocular surface and lid neoplasia. Also, it is an easy and simple technique that can be used in routine clinical practice