@article{Ghimire_Ghimire_Gupta_2018, title={Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Findings of Breast Lesions in Western Region of Nepal}, volume={16}, url={https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JNGMC/article/view/24864}, DOI={10.3126/jngmc.v16i2.24864}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm worldwide. Fine needle aspiration cytology is a minimally invasive, highly sensitive and cost effective investigation for breast lesions. The aim of our study was to evaluate the spectrum of fine needle aspiration cytology findings of breast lesions.</p> <p><strong>Material and Methods: </strong>It was a prospective study conducted in the Department of Pathology during a 2 year period from Jun 2016- May 2018. A total of 284 patients with breast lesions were subjected to ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology.</p> <p><strong>Result: </strong>The age of presentation ranged from 13 years to 81 years with a mean age of 34.9±13.5 years. Most common age group for breast lesions was in 21-30 age groups (39.1%). Fibro adenoma was the most common benign pathology (26.8%) followed by fibrocystic changes (26.4%). Malignancy was noted in 16.2% with majority in the 41-50 age groups. Parasitic infection was noted in 2 cases.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Screening of breast lesions is warranted resulting in significant reduction of morbidity and mortality related to breast cancers. Fine needle cytology plays a pivotal role in the overall management of breast lesions.</p>}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Nepalgunj Medical College}, author={Ghimire, Pragya Gautam and Ghimire, Prasanna and Gupta, Sharmila}, year={2018}, month={Dec.}, pages={9–12} }