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Cytology of anaplastic giant cell carcinoma of the thyroid with osteoclast‐like giant cells—A case report
Author(s) -
Mehdi Ghazala,
Ansari Hena A.,
Siddiqui Shahid Ali
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
diagnostic cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1097-0339
pISSN - 8755-1039
DOI - 10.1002/dc.20595
Subject(s) - giant cell , medicine , anaplastic carcinoma , cytology , pathology , thyroid , thyroid carcinoma , osteoclast , carcinoma , receptor
Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid is known for its highly aggressive behaviour and rapid spread. While the giant cell variant is a well recognized morphologic pattern, the presence of osteoclast‐like giant cells is a rare occurrance. We report a case of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid with focal presence of osteoclast‐like giant cells occurring in an elderly male patient, diagnosed on aspiration cytology. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2007;35:111–112. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.