Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Assessment of Head and Neck Neoplasms

Abstract

Background: Head and neck neoplastic lesions represent a heterogeneous group of benign and
malignant tumors that require early and accurate diagnosis for optimal management. Fine Needle
Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) has established itself as a rapid, cost-effective, and minimally
invasive diagnostic tool in evaluating these lesions.
Aim: To diagnose neoplastic lesions of the head and neck using FNAC and to determine the
incidence rates of various lesion types in a tertiary care setting.