The issue of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis

Conclusion In this study, sensitivity of FNAC was reported to be low. The sensitivity of this method was 7.46 per cent (including pathology granuloma with background necrosis) and 19.40 per cent (total cases of granuloma with or without necrosis). It seems that the sensitivity of FNAC is significantly lower in patients with early cervical tuberculosis (TB) lymphadenitis. Combining acid-fast bacillus (AFB) staining and non-culture methods like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) could increase FNA sensitivity in these patients.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research