Thyroid adenoma classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]

Overview

Thyroid adenoma may be classified based on FNA cytology into 6 groups: macrofollicular, adenomatoid, colloid adenomas, nodular goiter, lymphocytic thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis.

Classification

• Thyroid adenoma may be classified based on FNA cytology into 6 groups:

• • Macrofollicular
  • Adenomatoid/hyperplastic nodules
  • Colloid adenomas
  • Nodular goiter
  • Lymphocytic thyroiditis
  • Granulomatous thyroiditis
• For information on the classification of thyroid nodules, click here.