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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
On biopsy, follicular thyroid cancer is characterized by trabecular or solid follicular tumor cells that invade tumor capsule and surrounding vascular structures.
Key Biopsy Findings in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- The removal of thyroid tissue using a thin needle. The needle is inserted through the skin into the thyroid. Several tissue samples are removed from different parts of the thyroid.
Surgical Biopsy
- Surgical biopsy is the removal of the thyroid nodule or one lobe of the thyroid during surgery.
- On microscopic examination, trabecular follicular tumor cells that invade tumor capsule or surrounding vascular structures are found.
Biopsy Exams of Follicular Thyroid Cancer
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