Diagnostic challenges in the gray-zone lesions of fine-needle aspiration cytology

Shruti Gupta; Pranab Dey

doi:10.25259/Cytojournal_66_2020

Diagnostic challenges in the gray-zone lesions of fine-needle aspiration cytology

Cytojournal. 2021 Sep 10:18:23. doi: 10.25259/Cytojournal_66_2020. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Shruti Gupta¹, Pranab Dey¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cytology and Gynaecological Pathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Abstract

Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an excellent technique for rapid diagnosis due to its speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. However, there are many gray-zone areas in cytology that needs attention. These lesions in the aspiration cytology can be overcome by applying the selective use of the series of tests. This review discusses the diagnostic challenges in the gray-zone areas in FNAC. It emphasizes the use of selective ancillary techniques to solve the problems in this area.

Keywords: Ancillary techniques; Fine-needle aspiration cytology; Gray-zone; cytology.

Publication types

Review