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Cytodiagnosis of an Unusual Adult Parotid Lymphangioma

Rajeshwari K.* , Rajeshwari K.* , D. B. Nikumbh** , N. V. Dravid*** , Karibasappa G. N.****

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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice 4(2):p 85-88, July - September 2015. | DOI: DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.4215.8

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 Lymphangioma is an uncommon benign congenital tumour of lymphatics that is seen in children and rarely in adults. Lymphangiomas primarily involving the parotid gland is an extremely uncommon occurrence in adults. It is commonly diagnosed on histopathology. There are very few case reports in English literature, on role of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in diagnosing these lesions. Herein, we report on the cytological findings of a primary parotid lymphangioma in a 33yearold male patient. Cytological smear studied reveal small, round lymphocytes without atypia with occasional benign appearing salivary gland epithelium against proteinaceous background. In our case, the cytological finding along with computed tomography (CT) findings allowed the diagnosis of lymphangioma. The cytological diagnosis is as accurate as histopathology. Hence lymphangioma of parotid gland can be accurately diagnosed on FNAC in outpatient department, which is simple, inexpensive and routine procedure for rapid diagnosis. 

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