The Path Report
Pathology cases, simplified and shared
Author: yalwelaie
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Clinical History A 32-year-old woman presents with a 1.8 cm right thyroid nodule. On ultrasound, the nodule is solid, hypoechoic, and demonstrates microcalcifications. Fine-needle aspiration is performed under ultrasound guidance. Cytologic Features Interpretation Features consistent with papillary thyroid carcinoma (Bethesda Category VI – Malignant) Making the Diagnosis The diagnosis is supported by a moderately cellular…
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Clinical history A 55-year-old man presents with a slowly enlarging, painless mass in the left submandibular region, present for approximately 8 months. Imaging reveals an ill-defined, solid mass in the submandibular gland. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is performed. Cytologic Features Interpretation Features consistent with adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) Making the Diagnosis The diagnosis is supported by…
The Path Report 