title: Optimization of FNAC findings as a preoperative diagnostic aid for odontogenic cysts.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is not a definitive preoperative diagnostic procedure done for all cases of odontogenic cysts. This is because of the inconsistent results obtained with it.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study was done to optimize FNAC findings and help in preoperative characterization of odontogenic cysts.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cystic fluid was collected and centrifuged from 50 odontogenic cysts that were planned for excision. Three smears were prepared from the cell sediment obtained after centrifugation and stained. The stained sections were examined for presence and type of epithelial cells, to formulate a preopererative diagnosis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Epithelial cells were detected in 46% cases in smear 1, 48% cases in smear 2, and 52% cases in smear 3. When all three smears from one case were studied, 86% cases showed epithelial cells for evaluation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cystic aspirate should be centrifuged and the entire cell sediment should be examined by making multiple smears for evaluation of cystic epithelial lining cells.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, I.T.S. Center for Dental Studies and Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Garima
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Pushparaja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shetty
keywords: Cell sediment; fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC); odontogenic cysts; smear
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