Fine needle aspiration cytology for parotid neoplasms: risk of malignancy through inconclusive results and lower grade tumors

Fine needle aspiration cytology for parotid neoplasms: risk of malignancy through inconclusive results and lower grade tumors: ConclusionFNAC is an important tool for preoperative assessment of parotid masses, though its sensitivity in detecting malignancy remains poor. “Inconclusive” FNAC results could further jeopardize FNAC accuracy and should elicit resorting to additional tests, especially when a lower grade parotid cancer is suspected. (Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)