Focal sarcoid-like change of the thyroid gland. A possible consequence of aspiration cytology?
An unusual case of focal accumulation of sarcoid-like granulomas occurring within the thyroid gland of a 43-year-old female patient is reported. The granulomas were found solely at the site of previous fine needle aspiration biopsy. The follow-up did not show any symptoms of systemic granulomatous disease. The pathogenesis of this lesion is discussed.
Ludvíková
Marie
M
Department of Pathology, Charles University Medical Faculty, Plzen, Czech Republic. ludvikova@fnplzen.cz
Ryska
Ales
A
Dvoráková
Eva
E
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000473:pathology; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy