Summary :
FNA cytology is indicated for any enlarged abnormal
lymph node in any anatomical site. The FNA of deep
nodes and other inaccessible lesion can be done by
.Applying various radiological imaging techniques. As a
rule cytological examination can decide whether the
lymphadenopathy is due to reactive hyperplasia,
granulomatous inflammation, metastatic malignancy or
malignant lymphoma Lymph node clinically suspected of
metastatic malignancy constitute one of the commonest
indication for FNA
Diagnostic accuracy not only depends on the
representativeness of aspirate but also on the quality of tile
cytological preparation. Diagnostic sensitivity of tile