A Rare Finding of Abundant Crystals in Thyroid FNAC
Devikala Kumaresan
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Department of Pathology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, India.
Mary Lilly
Department of Pathology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Abundant crystals, thyroid, haematoxylin