Observational study assesses FNAC's effectiveness in diagnosing head and neck swellings, suggesting reliable diagnostic utility.
Key Points
Fine needle aspiration cytology effectively distinguishes between inflammatory, benign, and malignant lesions, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Among the 100 patients, inflammatory lesions were found in 43% and benign lesions in 46%, highlighting common conditions in this demographic.
Observational analysis conducted in Khandwa involved patients with palpable swellings, confirming FNAC's rapid and economical nature in diagnostics.
FNAC provides a crucial line of defense against unnecessary surgeries in resource-limited settings, indicating its value for areas with prevalent tuberculosis.