Analysis of efficacy and safety of core-needle biopsy versus fine-needle aspiration cytology in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy and salivary gland tumour

Y. M. Park, K. H. Oh, Jae-Gu Cho, S. K. Baek, Soon Young Kwon, Kwang-Yoon Jung, Jeong-Soo Woo

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Abstract

In this study, we compared the diagnostic accuracy and safety of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy or salivary gland tumour, and provided a basis for selecting the appropriate diagnostic method in clinical situations. A total of 278 patients were included in this study. The sensitivities of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy were 66.7% and 100%, respectively, and negative predictive values were 92.6% and 100%, respectively, for diagnosing malignancy. In diagnosing lymphoma, fine-needle aspiration cytology gave false-negative results in all patients. In diagnosing tuberculous lymphadenopathy, the sensitivities of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy were 33.3% and 91.15%, respectively, and the negative predictive values were 90.0% and 95.1%, respectively. The sensitivities of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy were 42.9% and 100% in diagnosing malignant salivary gland tumours, and the negative predictive values were 91% and 100%, respectively. The results of this study showed that core-needle biopsy was superior in diagnosing and distinguishing critical diseases such as malignant lymphadenopathy and tuberculosis in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy and salivary gland tumour.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1229-1235
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume47
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Oct

Keywords

  • cervical lymphadenopathy
  • core-needle biopsy
  • salivary gland tumour

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oral Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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