ROLE OF FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY (FNAC) AS DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN BONE TUMOURS

Abstract

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a highly effective procedure in diagnosing the bony problems. It is a simple low cost, relatively a painless procedure. The cases were categorized based on cyto- morphological features of aspirate. \nAim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the diagnosis and to differentiate the primary bone tumour like lesions. \nMaterials and Methods: The present study was conducted on 58 cases of bone tumours during a three years period (2015 - 2018) in department of pathology, Government medical college, Kadapa. \nRequirement of materials: 10 ml disposable syringe with 22-25 G needle, suitable fixative is Isopropyl alcohol, Alcohol fixed slides were taken for Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain. \nResults: In the present study we registered 58 cases. Among these, 36 (62.06%) cases were Osteoclastoma, 20(34.4%) were Osteo sarcoma, 2 (3.44%) were Ewing’s sarcoma. The predominant age group in Osteoclastoma is 21-30 years, in Osteosarcoma 41-50 years, in Ewing’s sarcoma 11-20 years group. Male to female ratio in Osteoclastoma is 8:1, in Osteosarcoma 9:1, Ewing sarcoma 1:1. \nKeywords: \xa0FNAC, Bone tumours to evaluate benign and malignant tumours of bone