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1 cm solid node l thyroid lobe a mixed micro and macro- follicular lesion fna consists of follicular cells in small follicles microfollicles & small sheets displaying extensive hurthle cell changes ?

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Now benign: From your information it isa benign adenoma , hurthle cell are little larger pinkish cell , but have higher incidence of malignant transformation than follicular , to hurthle cell carcinoma , unlike follicular , it will spread to lung , bone etc, follow your doctor's advice.

Answered 5/21/2013

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A member asked:

1 cm solid node l thyroid lobe a mixed micro and macro- follicular lesion fna consists of follicular cells in small follicles microfollicles & small sheets displaying extensive hurthle cell changes ?

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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