Open AccessThe utility of ancillary techniques in the cyto-diagnosis of malignant scalp lesions
Author(s) -
Saumya Shukla,
Anurag Gupta,
Namrata P Awasthi,
Sulekh Chandra,
Pradyumn Singh,
Shilpa Kapoor
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of cytology/journal of cytology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.267
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 0974-5165
pISSN - 0970-9371
DOI - 10.4103/joc.joc_22_19
Subject(s) - medicine , scalp , pathology , radiology , prospective cohort study , diagnostic accuracy , immunohistochemistry , dermatology
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is rapid, inexpensive, and easy technique to establish the diagnosis of scalp lesions. The use of ancillary techniques such as immunocytochemistry (ICC), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and flow cytometry on aspiration material aids in accurate diagnosis which is additionally beneficial for management and prognosis.