150 cases of enlarged lymph node out of which 130 adult and 20 children were the material for study. All were screened for routine haematological test, Blood Glucose and HIV status.
Aspiration cytology result were very satisfactory with simultaneous smear study for AFB. Results of FNAC were compared with Histopathology study, and the result obtained showed that histopathological picture like Non specific adenitis revealed AFB, in 33% of patients studied. Impression smear examination yielded best results, particularly in early cases. The Aspiration method of study is safe, reliable and cost effective procedure. The above mentioned procedures could prove useful in the peripheral hospitals where facilities are not available.