Cytology of anaplastic giant cell carcinoma of the thyroid with osteoclast-like giant cells--a case report.
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.
Mehdi
Ghazala
G
The Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. gmehdi@hotmail.com
Ansari
Hena A
HA
Siddiqui
Shahid Ali
SA
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*