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Fna on a 2.o cm tumor came back as hurthle cell neoplasm. what is the best approach?

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Surgery: Hurthle cell tumors are adenomas but has higher incidence of malignancy , if they are over 4 cm and in older population , surgical resection is needed , some even advocate total thyroidectomy, instead of lobectomy.

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Answered 9/26/2013

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A member asked:

Fna on a 2.o cm tumor came back as hurthle cell neoplasm. what is the best approach?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Kern and another doctor agreed

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32 years old male. Multiple nodule, The largest size is 1.51.780.839 cm. Three times FNA. Result is No EVIDENCE OF MALIGANCY. But Hurthle cell seen.

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