Question 1

what is the final destination of the dead sperm that breaks down into pieces that is being absorbed by macrophage cells?

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SPERM: At the point they are broken down their parts (dna and proteins) are used elsewhere by the macrophages.

Question 2

if i have crowded follicular cells with macrofollicular pattern and macrophages, should my thyroid still come out?

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: What symptoms do you have, if any? How do you know the morphology of your thyroid gland? Why does it need to come out? None of what you described warrants removal of thyroid gland.

Question 3

what is meant by abundant benign appearing epithelial cells hemosiderin-laden macrophages and colloid present. also scattered micro follicles noted?

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Good news: Means you have fia biopsy of thyroid , found no cancer cells  so is not malignant , is benign , sample is adequate , hemosidern loaded macrophages is due to bleeding into this area in conclusion don't worry , follow with your doctor.

Question 4

abundant benign appearing follicular epithelial cells, hemosiderin-laden  macrophages and colloid present, favor adenomatoid nodule. ?

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Glad to hear it: Your thyroid nodule is benign. You may have several and they are probably benign as well. Nobody knows what causes these little adenomatous nodules, but they have very little tendency to turn bad.

Question 5

abundant benign appearing follicular epithelial cells, hemosidering-laden macrophages &colloid present. & scattered micro follicles noted. favor adenomatoid nodule. what is adenomatoid nodule?

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Good : Means you have fia biopsy of thyroid , found no cancer cells  so is not malignant , is benign , sample is adequate , hemosidern loaded macrophages is due to bleeding into this area in conclusion a benign adenoma  , follow with your doctor.

Question 6

fna, 2 nodules left lobe. abundant benign appearing epithelial cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages& colloid present. scattered microfollicles noted. path says can't entirely rule out fillocular lesio?

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Given that...: ...May need additional evaluation and/or tissue. Discuss your individual case with your doc, and/or endocrinologist. They can advise if you need a surgical biopsy or more extensive removal of thyroid.

Question 7

decipher fna biopsy: benign hyperplastic/adenomatoid nodule w/ cystic hemorrhagic change. also, prep shows follicular cells w/ macrophage and colloid?

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Pathologist: The definitive explanation can be given to you by a board certified pathologist. This appears to be a thyroid biopsy with cystic changes.

Question 8

two nodules, 1.9 and 1.8 cm on left thyroid lobe. 1st nodule is benign follicular. 2nd is abundant benign appearing follicular epithelial cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages & colloid noted. cancer?

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Thyroid nodule: The report doesn't say dysplasia or met aplasia. There are only epithelial cells with some macrophages. It is benign unless some part of information is missing. You had thyroid scan what did it say hot or cold nodule. Was us also done?. Did it show cyst or solid! please stick with endocrinologist. Thanks.

Question 9

what are macrophages doing in me?

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Macrophages are the: Tissue phase of wbcs called monocytes.  You can think of them as scavengers, helping to "clean up" areas of prior inflammation or infection.

Question 10

in regard to health, what does macrophage mean?

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Macrophage: Macrophages are immune cells that engulf foreign antigens/ materials & dead cells.

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Fna, 2 nodules left lobe. abundant benign appearing epithelial cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages& colloid present. scattered microfollicles noted. path says can't entirely rule out fillocular lesio?

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Decipher fna biopsy: benign hyperplastic/adenomatoid nodule w/ cystic hemorrhagic change. also, prep shows follicular cells w/ macrophage and colloid?

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Two nodules, 1.9 and 1.8 cm on left thyroid lobe. 1st nodule is benign follicular. 2nd is abundant benign appearing follicular epithelial cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages & colloid noted. cancer?

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