On-site cytological diagnosis of cylindroma: A case report

A 70-year-old female presented with a swelling in the right auricle for 6 months. Rapid onsite stain and routine cytology revealed clusters of small, round to oval cells with hyperchromatic nuclei, inconspicuous nucleoli, and scant cytoplasm. The background had basement membrane type material and appeared dark magenta colored pinkish globular material. Hence a cytological diagnosis of skin adnexal tumor possibly cylindroma was made. The excision of the lesion also showed features of cylindroma. Rapid onsite staining and cytology of subcutaneous location of the tumor in the absence of primary salivary gland tumors may help to diagnose such rare cases.