Background: Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common clinical presentation across patients of all age group. The aetiology may range from a benign nonspecific inflammation to lymphoproliferative disorders and metastatic malignancy. Aims & Objective: The present study was undertaken to study non neoplastic and neoplastic lesions of enlarged lymph nodes by Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in patients presenting with cervical lymphadenopathy referred to cytopathology department from the OPD/IPD of Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad over a period of two years (November 2011 to November 2013). Materials and Methods: A total of 2018 patients were subjected to FNAC of cervical lymph nodes over two years period (November 2011 to November 2013). Since in 113 patients, either the aspirate was inadequate or the opinion equivocal, the remaining 1905 cases were analysed. Results: Overall tuberculous lymphadenitis was the most common finding (898/1905, 46%), followed by reactive hyperplasia (624/1905, 33%). Malignant pathology accounted for 16% (306/1905) of cervical lymph node enlargement, most of which was due to metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (179/306, 58%). Conclusion: FNAC is an excellent first line of investigation and when used with a proper combination of experience and diligence, it can efficiently help at arriving in exact diagnosis.
14 years or less, where little variation is observed. [2-7] Though the etiology of testicular cancers is not well understood, various factors such as cryptorchidism, trauma, infections, and genetic and endocrine factors appear to have a role in their development. [8] A definite geographic and racial distribution is seen in testicular tumors. The age distribution of testicular cancers is also distinct from other types of cancer. [2] Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the pattern and distribution of testicular tumors in B.J. Medical College Ahmedabad, Gujarat, one of the tertiary health care institute in Northwest part of India. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective study in which cases were retrieved from the electronic database of the department of pathology, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad for patients Background: Testicular cancers are rare in most countries. However, in many Western countries their incidence has been increasing since the middle of the twentieth century. A definite geographic and racial distribution is seen in the occurrence of testicular tumors.
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