Research Article

Cytologic-Radiologic Correlation Using Transthoracic CT-Guided FNA for Lung and Mediastinal Masses: Our Experience

Table 1

The demographic description of the study.

SubjectSubheadingsTotal numberPercentage

AgeBelow 40 years079.46
40–49 years1520.27
50–59 years3445.95
60–69 years1317.56
70 years and above056.75

SexMale 5067.50
Female 2432.50

Type of lesionsLung mass7195.90
Mediastinal mass 022.70
Pleural mass011.40

History of smokingSmoker 3243.20
Nonsmoker4256.80

Radiological diagnosisMalignant 6993.20
Benign 0506.80

Cytological findingsMalignant 6385.10
Suspicious of malignancy0405.40
Benign 0405.40
Inadequate0304.10

SamplingAdequate 7196
Inadequate 0304