Can abundant colloid exclude oncocytic (Hurthle cell) carcinoma in thyroid fine needle aspiration? Cytohistological correlation of 127 oncocytic (Hurthle cell) lesions
Cytopathology, 06/12/2012
Yang GCH et al. – A macrofollicular component is frequently present in oncocytic carcinoma, oncocytic adenoma and oncocytic adenomatoid nodules in nodular goitre. None of the cytological features studied, including abundant colloid, can exclude oncocytic carcinoma. Oncocytic carcinoma can only be excluded by thorough histological examination of thyroidectomy specimens. A molecular marker is needed to triage oncocytic lesions in thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA).
