Pitfalls in fine needle aspiration cytology diagnosis of hyalinizing trabecular tumour

A report of two cases with review of literature

Authors

  • Kalyani Raju Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India
  • Sweta Sinha MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v3i11.134

Keywords:

Aspiration cytology, hyalinizing trabecular tumour, thyroid

Abstract

Hyalinizing Trabecular Tumour (HTT) is rare among follicular cell neoplasm and contributes less than 1% of all primary thyroid gland tumours. It is commonly seen in middle age with female prepondenrance. HTT is a benign to malignant potential tumour. The tumour has definite histomorphological features. However cytological diagnosis is challenging. The definite cytological diagnosis of HTT is important to plan the surgical treatment. Here we present two case reports; one in 72 years male and other in 22 years female highlighting the pitfalls in the cytological diagnosis of HTT.

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Published

2016-11-12

Issue

Section

Case report

How to Cite

Pitfalls in fine needle aspiration cytology diagnosis of hyalinizing trabecular tumour: A report of two cases with review of literature. (2016). Biomedical Research and Therapy, 3(11), 942-950. https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v3i11.134

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