Fine-needle aspiration cytology of gallbladder with an attempt of cytomorphological classification

Conclusions: Image-guided FNAC plays an important role in diagnosis of gallbladder lesions with minimal complications. The cytomorphological classification of gallbladder lesions provides an effective base for accurate diagnosis and management. Category 3 and 4 are the most ambiguous category on FNAC which should be managed by either repeat FNAC or surgery in the light of worrisome radiological features. The vigilant examination of architectural pattern and cytomorphological features of the smears may be helpful in clinching the diagnosis and precisely subtyping malignant tumors along with prognostication of these tumors.

Source: CytoJournal - January 22, 2019 Category: Pathology Authors: Smita Chandra Harish Chandra Sushil Kumar Shukla Shantanu Sahu Source Type: research