Atypical thyroid carcinoma: atypical follicular or atypical medullary carcinoma?
Faria, Vaz Saleiro J, Oliveira Mc
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Faria, Vaz Saleiro J, Oliveira Mc
Abstract
The authors present a case of an atypical thyroid carcinoma with characteristics which, at light microscopy, are suggestive of a medullary carcinoma. However, ultrastructural study suggests an atypical follicular carcinoma. The differential diagnosis is discussed.
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The authors present a case of an atypical thyroid carcinoma with characteristics which, at light microscopy, are suggestive of a medullary carcinoma. However, ultrastructural study suggests an atypical follicular carcinoma. The differential diagnosis is discussed.
Key concepts: Medullary carcinoma, Pathology, Thyroid carcinoma, Medicine, Carcinoma, Follicular carcinoma, Medullary cavity, Differential diagnosis