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In this study, we emphasize the diagnostic value of FNAC and describe the cytomorphological spectrum of tumors diagnosed on FNAC in pediatric patients with or without the aid of ancillary tests.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective study included a total of 614 patients under the age of 15 years for whom fine needle aspiration (FNA) was done during a period of 3 years with or without guidance. The cytology smears were reviewed, and the morphological spectrum was analyzed with the ancillary studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Aspirates from children constituted around 3.5% of the total FNAC performed in our Institute. Of the 614 cases, 336 were male, and 278 were female with age under 15 years. Neoplastic cases constituted around 72%, which included benign (2%) and malignant (98%) tumors. The spectrum include hematolymphoid neoplasms in 39.3%, small round cell tumors (SRCT) in 24.9%, Wilms tumor in 9.2%, germ cell tumors in 4.8%, spindle cell neoplasms in 4.8%, hepatoblastoma in 3.2%, and osteosarcoma in 3% of the cases. 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