Diagnostic efficacy of Frozen Section and Scrape cytology in intraoperative diagnosis of breast and ovarian Neoplasms

Abstract

Abstract - Scrape cytology is a great tool to optimize intraoperative diagnosis along
with frozen section examination.
Frozen section requires costly equipment, skilled technicians and a rather long
learning curve against scrape cytology where all this is not a requirement.
In centres with unavailability of frozen section facility, scrape cytology alone can be
a very cost effective, easy and quick tool for intraoperative diagnosis.
This paper focuses on the lesions of breast and ovary occurring in female population
where early diagnosis can aid in optimal surgical management.