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| − | + | * <spoiler text="Diagnosis?"> | |
| − | * <spoiler text="Diagnosis?">Lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto thyroiditis). </spoiler> | + | * Lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto thyroiditis). </spoiler> |
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* The diagnosis of Hashimoto is based on one or more circulating autoantibodies. The most common are anti-thyroglobulin and anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO). | * The diagnosis of Hashimoto is based on one or more circulating autoantibodies. The most common are anti-thyroglobulin and anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO). | ||
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| + | * Hurthle cells with intermingled lymphocytes. | ||
| + | * Often colloid is rare or absent. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:47, 10 January 2014
Clinical History
45 year old female with hypothyroidism.
Cytology
Resident Questions
Cytologic Features
- Hurthle cells with intermingled lymphocytes.
- Often colloid is rare or absent.
- Large lymphoid aggregates with germinal centers.
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