Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound Versus Computed Tomographic Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

摘要: Image guided FNAC of pulmonary lesions are widely applied now a days. Most the which located nearer to chest wall can be well visualized by ultrasonography. Whereas smaller lesions, deeply ones, mediastinal or juxtra-hilar may not sonographically. In those cases CT-guidance becomes beneficial. We report 127 FNACs done during 2 year period. considering poor economic ability patient USG-guidance was preferred provided lesion could visualized. Ultrasound method successfully performed in majority except few where necessary. After first aspiration an immediate cytological assessment quick staining and case inadequacy specimen second pass made within hour. Different pathological spectrum diseases were diagnosed cytologically compared with their final diagnosis. Negligible late complications noticed. FNAB intra-thoracic masses therefore minimum complication, allow physician decide mode treatment shortest possible time most ultrasound guidance is sufficient enough status people this subcontinent. Key Words : CT Guided FNAC; USG Diagnostic Accuracy DOI: 10.3329/akmmcj.v1i1.7453 Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal 2010; 1(1): 09-14