Cytological Evaluation of Ascitic Fluid in a Tertiary Care Centre, Gujarat, India

Dr. Devangi Gohel, Dr. Aditi Dholakia, Dr. Mayuri Bhalodi

Abstract: Background: Ascites is defined as pathological fluid accumulation within the abdominal cavity. Cytological examination aids in detecting underlying etiologies including infections, liver diseases, and malignancies. In situations when tissue biopsy is not available for histologic diagnosis, ascitic fluid cytology can assist in making the diagnosis. This study aims to reinforce the clinical relevance of cytological evaluation in diagnosis of benign as well and malignant conditions and also staging of later. Methods: It is a retrospective observational study of total cases of ascitic fluid cytology were collected from the patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital GMERS medical college and hospital Gotri which is situated in vadodara over a period of 2 years Results: Total 58 cases were analyzed. Out of which four cases of them had malignancy- related ascites, while one of them had suspicious for malignancy one had atypia and 50 had Non-malignant ascites and two had nondiagnostic. Conclusion: Cytological analysis is effective for diagnosing and prognosticating both benign and malignant ascitic fluid conditions. It is especially beneficial in identifying malignancies without resorting to invasive methods, in certain cases. Routine use in tertiary centers can streamline patient management and improve outcomes.

Keywords: Ascitic fluid cytology, malignant ascites, diagnostic evaluation, tertiary care study, liver cirrhosis

How to Cite?: Dr. Devangi Gohel, Dr. Aditi Dholakia, Dr. Mayuri Bhalodi, "Cytological Evaluation of Ascitic Fluid in a Tertiary Care Centre, Gujarat, India", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 707-711, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251107103215, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251107103215