Abstract
Introduction: Touch imprint cytology is a very simple method of transferring the cells from the tissue core to the slides and evaluating the same under light microscope. Here we use it for the diagnosis of breast lump either it is benign or malignant.
Aims and Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of touch imprint cytology by comparing it with histopathology report.
Material and Method: Core was cut from the exercised lump of 50 patients and touch imprints were received on slides. They were studied under light microscope after fixing it with absolute alcohol. Results were compared with the histopathology report.
Result: 2 Cases showed false negative result and 20 were true positive. The sensitivity was found to be 93 %
Discussion and Summary: Present study showed that touch imprint cytology yield adequate and satisfactory diagnostic material. It can be used at the site of biopsy and timely diagnosis can be done.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Radhika Raman
Associate Professor Gen Surgery, MD Anaesthesia, MS Gen Surgery
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i4.09
