Description
What can FNAC test detect?
FNAC is highly cost effective and accurate as a first line investigative technique with differential diagnoses including reactive hyperplasia/inflammatory conditions, granulomatous disorders and malignancy, stratifying cases requiring further investigations, surgical intervention or clinical follow-up.
Is FNAC test reliable?
This study found that FNAC is a reliable diagnostic method for small breast lesions (≤1.0 cm), with a specificity of 99.6%; sensitivity, 97.4%; PPV, 99.6%; NPV, 97.6%; and accuracy, 98.5%.
What happens if FNAC is positive?
All masses in irradiated necks are subjected to FNAC assessment initially. When FNAC shows a positive finding, treatment should be given accordingly as FNAC has a high PPV. However, when FNAC shows a negative result, malignancy cannot be reliably ruled out since the NPV of FNAC is low (37%).
What is FNAC explain in details?
Abstract. Background: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a simple, quick and inexpensive method that is used to sample superficial masses like those found in the neck and is usually performed in the outpatient clinic. It causes minimal trauma to the patient and carries virtually no risk of complications.
What is the difference between FNAC and biopsy?
How many types of FNAC are there?
There are 2 types of needle biopsies: Fine needle biopsy (also called fine needle aspiration) Core needle biopsy (also called core biopsy)
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