Biplab Kr Biswas

Fine-needle aspiration cytology of retroperitoneal lesions: a 5-year experience with an emphasis on cytohistological discrepancy.

Background: The retroperitoneal space contains various organs which can be affected by various non-neoplastic and neoplastic pathological processes. A diagnosis of these retroperitoneal lesions is often difficult. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) under image guidance is now becoming an effective tool for the initial evaluation of retroperitoneal lesions. Objective: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the role of ultrasound-guided FNAC in the diagnosis of retroperitoneal lesions in comparison to histopathology and to assess the probable causes of failure in cases of pitfalls in cytodiagnosis. Materials and Methods: During the study period of 5 years, a total of 104 cases of retroperitoneal lesions were aspirated under USG guidance. Seven cases yielded inadequate material, the remaining 97 cases were included in the study group. Results: Out of 97 cases, the kidney was the most common organ aspirated (27 cases; 27.8%). Malignant lesions (68 cases; 70.1%) were much more frequent than benign or non-neoplastic lesions (29 cases; 29.9%). Tuberculosis was the most common non-malignant lesion (14 cases) and renal cell carcinoma was the most frequent malignant lesion encountered (15 cases). In 5 cases (7.9%), the histological diagnosis showed inconsistent results in comparison to cytodiagnosis. Conclusion: USG-guided FNAC is a safe, rapid, relatively cheap and fairly accurate procedure for the assessment of retroperitoneal lesions.

Preoperative Diagnosis of Tubular Adenoma of Breast - 10 years of experience.

Background: Tubular adenomas are rare benign neoplasms of female breast affecting women, predominantly of child-bearing age group. Definitive diagnosis of this tumor is usually achieved after histopathological study. Clinical, radiological, and even cytological features are often insufficient for accurate diagnosis. Aim: The aim of the present study was planned to analyze clinical and radiological features of histologically confirmed cases of tubular adenoma of breast to find out a clue for accurate preoperative cytological diagnosis. Materials and Methods: In our 10-year research program, all histologically confirmed tubular adenoma cases of breast were studied. Clinico-radio-cytological features, if available, were analyzed and tabulated. Results: Thirty-three cases of tubular adenoma of breast were studied. Radiological and cytological assessments are available for 12 and 26 cases, respectively. Tubular adenoma could be diagnosed in only two cases (7.7%) by cytological assessment, but in none by radiological assessment. Conclusions: Clinico-cyto-radiological assessment could identify the benign nature of the tumors in most cases, but final confirmation was possible only after histopathological study.

Mandibular metastasis from follicular variant of papillary carcinoma of thyroid: Report of an uncommon initial presentation

Follicular carcinomas of thyroid have more prone to metastasize through hematogenous route and commonly involve bone, whereas papillary carcinomas spread through lymphatics. However, mandibular metastasis from thyroid malignancy is rare. Few cases have been reported until now. We are presenting a case of metastatic carcinoma of mandible and gingiva from follicular variant of papillary carcinoma of thyroid and interestingly secondary malignancy identified before the diagnosis of primary tumor.

Cytodiagnosis of Extra-nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Study of 16 Cases from Endemic Area.

Context: Extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis is not uncommon in endemic region like India. Clinical presentations of extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis lesion often lead to diagnostic dilemma. Cytology can help in the preoperative diagnosis of such lesions. Aims: The aims of our study were to find the clinico-pathological presentation of extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis and to evaluate the role of cytology in diagnosing these lesions preoperatively. Settings and Design: Fine-needle aspiration cytology is often used for preoperative diagnosis of sub-cutaneous lesions of the head and neck region. This retrospective study was designed to include the cytologically diagnosed cases of rhinosporidiosis and to compare with final histopathology of the lesions. Materials and Methods: A total of 21 cases of extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis were diagnosed in our study period of 18 months. Cytology was approached in 17 cases and 16 cases were diagnosed as rhinosporidiosis, which were included in the study group. Twelve cases were sampled by fine-needle aspiration and four cases by scrap technique. Histopathological confirmation was possible in all cytologically diagnosed cases. Results: Head and neck region were involved in 15 cases and only one case was on the skin of right upper arm. Orbital region was the most common extra-nasal site of involvement. Most of the cases (13 cases, 81.25%) belonged to the age group of 11-30 years. All cytologicaly diagnosed cases of rhinosporidiosis were concordant with histopathology. Only one false-negative case was cytologically diagnosed as suppurative inflammatory lesion. Sensitivity and specificity of cytology in diagnosis of extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis were 94.11% and 100% respectively. Conclusions: Extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis is an important differential diagnosis of nodular, polypoid mass of head-neck-face region. Cytology can be used as an important tool in preoperative diagnosis of extra-nasal rhinosporidiosis.