Aa
Thyroid Mass
I am a 31 year old female, I got this Thyroid mass biopsied back in 06. I do not have insurance and can not afford to have it removed. But, I have been worried about it lately. I was just wondering if someone could help me understand my results? Thank you!
Numerous follicular cells, many forming microfollicles, few macrophages and colloid consistent with a follicular neoplasm.
This is a very cellular cytology, suggestive of a follicular neoplasm.
It was negative for malignancy and was satisfactory.
Numerous follicular cells, many forming microfollicles, few macrophages and colloid consistent with a follicular neoplasm.
This is a very cellular cytology, suggestive of a follicular neoplasm.
It was negative for malignancy and was satisfactory.
Thank you for your insight. I am just scared because I have not gotten this out. And, it has been almost 3 years.
Follicular neoplasm is the hardest diagnostic dilemma because the cells are the same in follicular adenoma [benign] and follicular variant of papillary carcinoma malignant.
The person who reviewed your first pathology report favored benign lesion [follicular adenoma]
The better conlusion, core biopsy is sugested so the sample of TISSUE will be obtained instead of loose cells
THE PATTERN of the cells arrangement in the TISSUE can show the difference between benign nodule and a cancer.
If nodule is well encaplsulated, is stable in size and the lymph nodes are not swollen, in most but not all cases suggested benign lesion.
The person who reviewed your first pathology report favored benign lesion [follicular adenoma]
The better conlusion, core biopsy is sugested so the sample of TISSUE will be obtained instead of loose cells
THE PATTERN of the cells arrangement in the TISSUE can show the difference between benign nodule and a cancer.
If nodule is well encaplsulated, is stable in size and the lymph nodes are not swollen, in most but not all cases suggested benign lesion.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
