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What does papillary thyroid carcinoma mean with one slide showing prominent ococytic (hurthl cell) features? 5 needles were used and they used 10 slides. if only one slide showed that does it mean its normal ptc or a rare variant?
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Without seeing the actual report it would be wrong to give you any opinion. Pl have the person who did the biopsy give you a clear and detailed explanation and answer all your questions. Wish you well
Answered 2/3/2022
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