Aim: To determine the spectrum of various bone tumors as observed on fine needle aspiration cytology and to correlate the same with histopathological examination. Materials and Methods: 20 cases were studied over a period of 3 years.Patients of both sexes and all age groups with clinico radiological suspicion of bone tumors were subjected for FNAC.Histopathological examination was carried out in patients who subsequently underwent biopsy and tumor excision.Finally correlation of FNAC findings with histopathology was done. Results: The age group affected ranged from 13-80 years.Males (60%) were affected more than females (40%) with M:F ratio of 1.5:1.Pain and swelling were the most common clinical features. Benign tumors (65%) were documented more than malignant tumors (35%).Giant cell tumor was most common tumor. Histopathological correlation was done in 14 out of 20 cases and out of 14 cases positive correlation seen in 13 (92.8%). Conclusion: FNAC should be considered as a diagnostic tool in the initial workup of skeletal tumors used for the preliminary diagnosis of bone tumors. Great diagnostic aid especially in developing countries like India. Alleviates the need for open biopsy and helps in initiating appropriate therapy faster. FNAC of bony masses have a high diagnostic accuracy especially when sampling is adequate.

Keywords: FNAC; Bone Tumours; Histopathology