Open AccessA Rare Finding of Abundant Crystals in Thyroid FNAC
Author(s) -
Devikala Kumaresan,
Mary Lilly
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b34846
Subject(s) - thyroid , medicine , calcium oxalate , pathology , presentation (obstetrics) , thyroid nodules , fine needle aspiration cytology , endocrine system , cytology , radiology , calcium , hormone
Thyroid is a versatile endocrine organ. Fine needle aspiration cytology is the famous technique which is safe, easy to perform, cost effective and more accurate in diagnosing benign and malignant thyroid lesions. Our case shows a rare presentation of numerous calcium oxalate crystals within the colloid in thyroid smear which indicates degenerative and atrophic changes in the follicles, and can also be seen in numerous other benign and systemic conditions which roots the underlying pathology and helps in treatment as well as stays as a unique rare finding.