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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Hurthle Cell Change
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 08, 2009 09:05PM
, Jul 08, 2009 09:05PM
Hurthle change is commonly seen in FNAs -- this does not necessarily mean there is autoimmune thyroid disease (ie, increased risk for hypo or hyper). It may be seen in nodular goiter and reflects follicular epithelial (thyroid cell) reaction to any type of change (inflammation, bleeding, irritation, etc). If there are >75% hurthle cells in an FNA sample, then the nodule is considered suspicious for a hurthle neoplasm and requires surgery to make a definite diagnosis.
Member Comments (1)
by crinx_21, Sep 15, 2009 09:40PM
A related discussion, cure was started.
