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

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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

Answered 2/15/2017

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Dr. Nagesh Ragavendra answered

Benign...: The nodule is benign. Follow-up ultrasound is generally suggested.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2017

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A member asked:

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

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr. Nagesh Ragavendra answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

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32 years old male. Thyroid Bilateral Multiple nodule, The largest size is 1.51.780.839 cm. Three times FNA. Result is No EVIDENCE OF MALIGANCY. Comment: Follicular cell, Hurthle cell and colloid are seen. I worry about the Hurthle cell. My Surgeons only