Cytology as a rapid tool in diagnosing tuberculosis of the parotid gland: A case series with a review of the literature.

Tubercular infection of the parotid gland often confuses clinicians, it being a rare entity even in an endemic area. Its similarity in presentation with that of parotid neoplasms, nonspecific symptoms, low incidence and non-contributory radiological findings often leads to its misdiagnosis as parotid neoplasm, which in the due course results in parotidectomy. Therefore, FNAC of parotid swelling is helpful to avoid unnecessary surgery and patient discomfort.

Cellular fibroadenoma versus phyllodes tumors: A pre-operative diagnostic approach based on radiological and cytological features.

Objective: This study has been designed in an effort to identify the clinico-radiological and cytological features that could effectively help in differentiating cellular fibroadenoma (CFA) and phyllodes tumors (PT), which have several overlapping characteristics.

Method: Histologically proven cases of CFA and PT were reviewed. Cytological features were assessed and categorized.