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Fine needle aspiration cytology for two cases of ameloblastoma-Key highlights and diagnostic features
Karishma Madhusudan Desai1, Punnya V Angadi1, Supriya Kheur2
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research [KLE University], Belagavi, India.
Objective:
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a valuable, noninvasive technique for head and neck pathology diagnosis. The objective of case images was to highlight the utility of FNAC for diagnosing suspected cases of ameloblastoma.
Method:
FNAC smears of suspected cases of ameloblastoma were evaluated using their cellular and stromal features.
Results:
Cellular features and background of smears exhibited characteristics of ameloblastoma. Predominant features included clusters of ameloblast-like cells and spindle cells in a myxoid background.
Conclusion:
Careful evaluation of FNAC helps diagnose ameloblastomas and must be considered a vital diagnostic tool.
