Fine needle aspiration cytology as a preliminary diagnostic tool in chondroid syringoma: a case report and review

Abstract

We report a case of chondroid syringoma (CS) in a 44-year-old male. He presented with a firm asymptomatic nodule in his left upper lip of 2-year duration. The initial clue to the diagnosis was made on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), and a final diagnosis was based on histopathological examination. The case highlights the importance of FNAC in providing clues to the diagnosis of suspected cases of chondroid syringoma before performing large excisions and repair, which would require more skill and time. We have also reviewed the cytological findings of all the cases of benign CS reported until the current date.

Keywords:

• chondroid syringoma
• pleomorphic adenoma
• adnexal tumours
• fine needle aspiration cytology

Ethical statement

The patient gave his written informed consent for the publication of images and information. Institutional approval was not required to publish the case details.

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.