Cytological diagnosis of parasites: A tertiary care hospital experience
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Pathology - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Parasitic infestation is a serious health problem in developing countries. Some parasitic infestations do not present with any other symptoms except single or multiple superficial palpable nodules. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is simple, sensitive, cost-effective, and rapid diagnostic tool for evaluation of parasites. Careful screening of aspirated cytological material can render definitive diagnosis of clinically unsuspected cases of parasitic infestation. This was a retrospective study from January 2012 to August 2016. The evidence of parasite or fragment of parasite was noted along with other cyto-morphological features. All cases showed varying proportion of inflammatory response with or without giant cells and granuloma. Careful assessment of cytological material is paramount to detect parasite or inflammatory response to parasite even in asymptomatic patients. The spectrum of host response may vary from minimal reaction to a marked inflammatory response. A high index of suspicion and careful screening of cytology smears are keys to a correct diagnosis.
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Anilkumar Sirasagi, Pramod Kumar Pamu
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