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Cytological findings in NGM and TBM.
| Cytological findings | NGM(n=16) | TBM(n=5) |
|---|---|---|
| No (%) | No (%) | |
| Ductal cells | 14(87.5%) | 2(40%) |
| Epithelioid cells | 16(100%) | 4(80%) |
| Epithelioid cell granulomas | 10(62.5%) | 4(80%) |
| Caseous necrosis | nil | 3(60%) |
| Inflammatory necrosis | 7(43.7%) | 1(20%) |
| Foreign body giant Cells | 12(75%) | 2(40%) |
| Langhans giant Cells | nil | 4(80%) |
| Histiocytes | 13(81.2%) | 5(100%) |
| Neutrophils | 10(62.5%) | 1(20%) |
| Lymphocytes | 2(12.5%) | 2(40%) |
| Mixed (neutrophils+lymphocytes) | 3(18.75%) | nil |
