Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Miguel Garcia De La Cruz
Mexico
Research Article
Primary Thyroid Tuberculosis, Intraoperative Diagnosis
Author(s): Hector Prado Calleros, Migue Garcia De La Cruz, Monica Rodriguez Valero and Magdalena Reyes Castro
Hector Prado Calleros, Migue Garcia De La Cruz, Monica Rodriguez Valero and Magdalena Reyes Castro
Background: A cytology diagnosis of a Hurthle cell lesion does not provide information regarding the presence or absence of thyroid cancer. The risk of malignancy in Hurthle cell lesions varies in the literature, ranging from 4% to 69%. Objectives of this study are to determine what percent of Hurthle cell lesions are found to be malignant on final pathology and to determine if there are demographics, risk factors, or ultrasound characteristics that will preoperatively help predict malignancy. Methods: A total of 99 consecutive patients had a cytology diagnosis of a Hurthle cell lesion. All fine needle aspirations were performed and interpreted at a single tertiary care referral hospital. Final surgical pathology as well as pre-operative variables including demographics, risk factors, and ultrasound characteristics were reviewed. Results: Eighteen of 50 (36%) patients had thyroid canc.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000156