Papillary Lesions
Papillary Lesions GRAVES’ DISEASE It is rare that a patient with Graves’ disease will undergo biopsy of the thyroid except in the event of a cold nodule developing within the…
Inflammatory and Lymphoid Lesions
Inflammatory and Lymphoid Lesions ACUTE INFLAMMATION Acute inflammation of the thyroid occurs in the setting of infection and/or trauma, after radiation, or in association with tumor necrosis. Infection is rare…
Cystic Lesions
Cystic Lesions SIMPLE COLLOID CYSTS AND HEMORRHAGIC CYSTS Cystic change within nodules of the thyroid gland is easily identified on ultrasound. Large cysts become the target for fine needle aspiration…
Ancillary Tools in Thyroid Diagnosis
Ancillary Tools in Thyroid Diagnosis Many thyroid tumors can be readily diagnosed using cytologic and histopathologic criteria, which allow the pathologist to distinguish benign from malignant lesions and guarantee accurate…
The Histologic Biopsy of Thyroid—Technical Aspects
The Histologic Biopsy of Thyroid—Technical Aspects Historically, the use of incisional biopsies and more recently the use of core needle biopsies had been advocated by some who felt that the…
The Cytologic Approach to Diagnosis of Thyroid Pathology—Technical Aspects
The Cytologic Approach to Diagnosis of Thyroid Pathology—Technical Aspects FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION OF THE THYROID Fine needle aspiration (FNA) appears to be an exceedingly simple procedure. The target lesion is…
The Classification of Thyroid Pathology
The Classification of Thyroid Pathology The classification of thyroid pathology includes congenital, inflammatory, and neoplastic disorders. These are listed in Table 3.1. Many of these are diagnosed based on clinical…
The Normal Thyroid
The Normal Thyroid The normal adult thyroid gland weighs 16 to 25 g and is composed of two lateral lobes and an isthmus (Fig. 2.1). Because it derives from an…
Introduction
Introduction The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the anterior inferior neck. It is readily palpable and even visible in the slender patient. It is a source of common…
Molecular Targets and Pathways
Molecular Targets and Pathways Technological advances have paved the way for a precision treatment tailored to both patient and tumor. DNA is the key to targeted anti-cancer therapies. We want…
