IP Archives of Cytology and Histopathology Research
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Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
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IP Archives of Cytology and Histopathology Research (ACHR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Original Article
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Volume : 5, Issue : 3, Year : 2020
Article Page : 199-202
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.achr.2020.044
Abstract
Introduction: Cytological analysis of pleural fluid is a simple, rapid and initial investigation serving both as diagnostic and therapeutic measure.
Materials and Methods: The present prospective analysis was carried out in the Department of Pathology in Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, from Jan 2018 to Dec 2018 on pleural fluids samples.
Results: Out of 120 pleural fluid analysis, maximum bulk of patients was seen in 5th decade with M:F ratio of 1.5:1. Majority of effusion were non neoplastic accounting to 88.33% with chronic inflammation accounting 82 % and Tuberculous effusion was seen in 13 cases.
Conclusion: The present study highlights the importance of cytological analysis of pleural fluid as a complete diagnostic investigation which also in helps at pointing out the cause and follow up of disease process.
Keywords: Body fluid, Pleural fluid, Cytology, Tuberculosis, Malignancy.
How to cite : Lekha M B, Manjunatha Y A, Analysis of Pleural fluid cytology: A one year study in tertiary care centre. IP Arch Cytol Histopathol Res 2020;5(3):199-202
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