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Prayer nodules fine needle aspiration cytologic findings
1Department of Pathology, Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz University, Iran.
Acta Cytologica
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Fine needle aspiration of enlarged prayer nodules revealed cheesy material, indicating multiple epidermoid cysts. Histologic study confirmed these findings, aiding in accurate diagnosis of these skin lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Cytopathology
Background:
- Enlarged prayer nodules can present diagnostic challenges.
- Epidermoid cysts are common benign skin tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the cytologic features of enlarged prayer nodules.
- To confirm the diagnosis of epidermoid cysts using fine needle aspiration and histology.
Main Methods:
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA) was performed on enlarged prayer nodules from five patients.
- Cytologic examination of aspirated material.
- Histologic confirmation of cytologic findings.
Main Results:
- Aspirated material was described as cheesy.
- Cytology revealed keratin plaques and hair fragments.
- Histologic study confirmed the presence of multiple epidermoid cysts.
Conclusions:
- Fine needle aspiration is a valuable tool for diagnosing epidermoid cysts in enlarged prayer nodules.
- Cytologic findings of keratin and hair are characteristic of epidermoid cysts.
- Histologic correlation ensures diagnostic accuracy.
