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What is "rare epithelioid giant cells" in fna of thyroid nodules?

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Dr. Haluk Tezcan answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Review with your MD: Usually, when one aspirates a thyroid cyst one may see "rare epithelioid giant cells". Most simple cysts of the thyroid are benign. However, fine needle aspirate of cystic papillary thyroid carcinoma may also show this feature and may lack diagnostic cells. So, additional information is needed to interpret the cytology report.

Answered 5/15/2013

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