Dev Desai

Publications

• Research Article   
  Diagnostic accuracy of Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) in comparison to Core Needle Biposy (CNB) in salivary gland lesion: A systemic review and meta-analysis
  Author(s): Dev Desai*
  
  Background: Salivary gland tumors comprise 6% of total head and neck tumors. Parotid, being the major gland involved forms 80% of the cases while submandibular gland tumors make up 10-15% of the cases. However, the histopathology and cytology of these tumors are complex due to diverse patterns of growth and morphology exhibited by tumor cells, making the diagnosis a challenge. Despite being widely used as a preoperative diagnostic tool, fine needle aspiration yields results that are less than satisfactory, are time-consuming, and require local anesthesia. Most inaccurate results are due to insufficient samples. To overcome this, core needle biopsy using (Ultrasound) US guidance is used. It helps in obtaining a larger specimen, has higher sensitivity, and most importantly, can help assess the status of capsular invasion along with tumor grading. While choosing the righ.. Read More»
  

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