Thyroid cytology. The presented cytological preparation shows a Hurthle cell neoplasm. The cells are characterized by abundant granular cytoplasm and centrally located nuclei, which may contain prominent nucleoli.
Note:
- This morphological picture is consistent with a Hurthle cell neoplasm; however, a definitive conclusion regarding benignity or malignancy requires histological confirmation.
- In 15–45% of cases, a cytological picture suspicious for a Hurthle cell neoplasm turns out to be malignant.
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