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==Cytologic Features==
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*Variable cytology/histology
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*Polygonal, spindled, plasmacytoid
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*Intranuclear pseudoinclusions
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*Usually uniform, but can have some pleomorphism
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*There may be red cytoplasmic granules on DiffQuik and the chromatin is often salt and pepper

Latest revision as of 21:27, 10 January 2014

Clinical History[edit]

57 year old female with hypoechoic nodule on ultrasound.

Cytology[edit]

Resident Questions[edit]


Cytologic Features[edit]

  • Variable cytology/histology
  • Polygonal, spindled, plasmacytoid
  • Intranuclear pseudoinclusions
  • Usually uniform, but can have some pleomorphism
  • There may be red cytoplasmic granules on DiffQuik and the chromatin is often salt and pepper

The normal fibrinogen level is 184 to 412 mg/dL.