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| + | ==Cytologic Features== | ||
| + | *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 | ||
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.
