Cytomorphologic diversity of papillary thyroid carcinoma

Conclusions: PTC variants have distinct cytomorphological features. In some variants (follicular, columnar cell), nuclear grooves and inclusions may not be apparent, contributing to the diagnostic confusion. Benign nodule adjacent to the tumor can dominate the FNAC smear and lead to misdiagnosis.

Source: Journal of Cytology - October 6, 2017 Category: Cytology Authors: Vidya Monappa Ranjini Kudva Source Type: research