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Discussion Case #5  
 
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Qs is:
  • n What were the follicle-like structures?
  • nWas it from the thyroid? If so what type of tumor?
  • nOr was it from another primary?

 

 
     
 
This did not have the nuclear
Characters of Thyroid
Nor was it papillary
Giemsa was more revealing
Could it be of minor salivary origin?
 

 

 
     
   
     
   
     
  Message  
 
  • nCommon tumor at uncommon site n
  • nTarget area can be misinterpreted if all possibilities are not considered n
  • nThyroid lesions have different architectures & nuclear features
 
  Diagnosis

 

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Larynx

encircling & adherent to the thyroid