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Follicular neoplasm of the thyroid gland: Unique cytologic appearances in a fine-needle aspiration biopsy

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Mai Gu M.D., Ph.D.

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Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, 101 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868Search for more papers by this author

Zahra Ghafari S.C.T., M.B.A.,

Zahra Ghafari S.C.T., M.B.A.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

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Mai Gu M.D., Ph.D.,

Corresponding Author

Mai Gu M.D., Ph.D.

[email protected]

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, 101 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868Search for more papers by this author

Zahra Ghafari S.C.T., M.B.A.,

Zahra Ghafari S.C.T., M.B.A.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

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First published: 19 August 2010

https://doi.org/10.1002/dc.21275

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Abstract

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy has become a standard first-line diagnostic procedure for palpable and nonpalpable nodules of the thyroid gland. Six cytologic diagnostic categories have recently been proposed to unify the terminology that is linked to proper clinical management. We report a case of follicular neoplasm diagnosed on FNA specimen that had a very artistic appearance of the microfollicle formation on both Diff-Quik and Papanicolaou-stained slides. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2010;38:660–662. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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