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Introduction: The technique of imprint cytology is accurate, simple, rapid, cost effective and do not require any special instrument, in contrast to frozen section which is more time consuming, required specialized equipment, need well trained histopathologist, expensive and may not be always available. Methodology: All surgically removed breast specimens which were sent to Histopathology department of KIMS University, Karad, from June 2016 to May 2018 were included in this study. Imprint cytology was done on freshly removed tissue. Excessive haemorrhagic fluid was washed away and gross examination of the lesions were recorded. Suspected areas were sliced into several pieces. Results: In present study, findings on imprint cytology were categorized in cytological criteria of C1 - C5. Total 22 cases were categorized under C2, fibroadenomas were the commonest finding. Total 6 cases were categorized under C3 and only one case was categorized as C4. 31 cases were categorized under C5 and they were of positive for malignancy, mucinous carcinoma and medullary carcinoma. There was no case noted under C1 category in this study. Conclusion: In our study, we concluded that imprint cytology is simple, reliable, quick and inexpensive method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
