Diagnosis of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma on fine needle aspiration cytology – A rare case report.
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2015-03
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Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma [ATC] is a rare highly malignant tumor that arises from the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. It accounts for 1% to 2% of all thyroid carcinomas and patients outcome. Patients often present at an advanced stage, making curative surgical resection not feasible. Recognizing the cytological finding of the ATC and making the prompt and proper cytological. diagnosis are helpful to determine the treatment plan for the patients who suffer with this entity.
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Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, Cytological finding, FNAC
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Alwani Mobeen, Rathod Gunvanti B. Diagnosis of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma on fine needle aspiration cytology – A rare case report. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2015 Mar; 2(3): 183-187.