title: Cytology of anaplastic giant cell carcinoma of the thyroid with osteoclast-like giant cells--a case report.
abstract: Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid is known for its highly aggressive behaviour and rapid spread. While the giant cell variant is a well recognized morphologic pattern, the presence of osteoclast-like giant cells is a rare occurrence. We report a case of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid with focal presence of osteoclast-like giant cells occurring in an elderly male patient, diagnosed on aspiration cytology.
authors.affiliation: The Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. gmehdi@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ghazala
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mehdi
authors.forename: Hena A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Ansari
authors.forename: Shahid Ali
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D018286:Carcinoma, Giant Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D015726:Giant Cells / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010010:Osteoclasts / Q000473:pathology*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*