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Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is effective for salivary gland lesions (SGLs). The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytology (MSRSGC) improves diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

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  • Cytopathology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) exhibit significant heterogeneity and morphological overlap.
  • Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is crucial for evaluating salivary gland lesions (SGLs).
  • The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytology (MSRSGC) standardizes reporting for consistent clinical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze cytomorphological patterns of SGLs using the MSRSGC.
  • To determine the frequency of SGLs by demographics.
  • To evaluate FNAC efficacy and risk of malignancy (ROM) via cyto-histological correlation.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study of 80 FNAC cases of SGLs.
  • Cytological findings were categorized using the MSRSGC.
  • Correlation with histological data was performed where available.

Main Results:

  • The predominant age group was 51-60 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.9:1.
  • Parotid gland involvement was most common (69%).
  • MSRSGC distribution showed Category IVA as most frequent (53%), with ROMs ranging from 0% to 100%. FNAC demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy (95.45%).

Conclusions:

  • FNAC is a reliable tool for diagnosing SGLs, even with their heterogeneity.
  • Implementing the MSRSGC enhances diagnostic precision and improves clinical outcomes by reducing misdiagnosis.