Hürthle cell adenoma diagnosed by core needle biopsy in a male patient.
Hürthle cell adenomas (HCAs) are a rare and potentially lethal variant of follicular tumors of the thyroid. Considerable controversy exists regarding potential risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of HCAs. The authors report the case of a 38-year-old male patient with an 8.3 cm x 3.5 cm HCA. Diagnosis was made preoperatively from a core needle biopsy and confirmed postoperatively on frozen section. Treatment consisted of a right lobectomy.
Desai
A
A
University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Mo., USA.
Peterson
S E
SE
Raiser
F
F
Marx
R J
RJ
Wilner
R
R
D018249:Adenoma, Oxyphilic / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*