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Fna on thyroid nodule shows predominately hurthle cells with follicular and colloid....34yrs old....nodule 2.7cm...hurthle cells cancer??

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper
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Endocrinology 53 years experience
Hurtle cell: Hurtle cell cancer is very uncommon but does occur in some patients. The thyroid nodule of 2.7 cm requires attention and may need biopsy. Please discuss this with your doctor.
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