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My thyroid biopsy results shows a benign follicular nodule with colloid, blood and few hurthle cells. should i be concerned with the hurthle cells?

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Cautious yes: Hurtle ( Hurthle ) cell neoplasia (HCN ) seen in both in benign adenoma and malignant . In your case is in a benign follicular adenoma , due their erratic behavior most will treat them aggressively by removal . Speak to your doctor.

Answered 12/31/2016

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No: Nothing here suggests malignancy if this is the full report.

Answered 10/23/2016

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