Diagnostic utility of intraoperative squash smear cytology of Intra-cranial lesions in a resource limited setup of central India.

Introduction: Intraoperative squash smear cytology is a useful diagnostic tool in case of CNS lesions. In resource poor countries where frozen section is unavailable, cytology is the mainstay method in giving a rapid intraoperative diagnosis which helps Surgeons regarding the extent of excision. The current study aims to assess the feasibility and accuracy of intraoperative squash cytology in evaluation of CNS tumors.