Abstract :
Introduction: Cytological analysis of pleural fluid is a simple, rapid and initial investigation serving both as diagnostic and therapeutic measure.
Materials and Methods: The present prospective analysis was carried out in the Department of Pathology in Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, from Jan 2018 to Dec 2018 on pleural fluids samples.
Results: Out of 120 pleural fluid analysis, maximum bulk of patients was seen in 5th decade with M:F ratio of 1.5:1. Majority of effusion were non neoplastic accounting to 88.33% with chronic inflammation accounting 82 % and Tuberculous effusion was seen in 13 cases.
Conclusion: The present study highlights the importance of cytological analysis of pleural fluid as a complete diagnostic investigation which also in helps at pointing out the cause and follow up of disease process.
Keyword :
Body fluid, Pleural fluid, Cytology, Tuberculosis, Malignancy.