Histopathological and Cytological features of Warthin like variant of Papillary Carcinoma: A Rare case report

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 12

Abstract

Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common cancer in thyroid malignancy. Warthin like variant is unusually rare variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma. We report a case of 35 year old female presented with swelling infront of neck for 6 months, with no pressure symptoms, patient is euthyroid. USG revealed suspicious nodules in isthmus FNAC was done and a diagnosis of papillary carcinoma thyroid was given, patient underwent thyroidectomy, HPR revealed Warthin like variant of papillary carcinoma thyroid and itis extending into perithyroidal fatty tissue and skeletal muscle with lymph node metastasis. Here we document cytomorphology and histopathology of this uncommon variant reported in our institution.

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Dr Sheela KM

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Dr Sheela KM (2018). Histopathological and Cytological features of Warthin like variant of Papillary Carcinoma: A Rare case report. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 6(12), 166-170. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-500138