Multinodular goitre: pitfalls in the interpretation of thyroid follicular nodular disease

Thyroid follicular nodular disease (FND), formerly known as multinodular goitre is one of the commonest thyroid pathologies and can show variable  clinical presentation and a variety of histopathologic features. The microscopic features of thyroid FND can sometimes mimic those of well-differentiated thyroid malignancies. It is important to recognise this range of appearances to avoid over diagnosis of neoplasia. Macroscopic examination of t hyroid specimens and correlation with microscopic features can be helpful in interpreting nodules with atypical appearances.
Source: Diagnostic Histopathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Mini-symposium: endocrine pathology Source Type: research