Riedel thyroiditis: Fine needle aspiration findings of a rare entity.

TitleRiedel thyroiditis: Fine needle aspiration findings of a rare entity.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsWeidner A-S, Molina D, DeSimone RA, Cohen MA, Giorgadze T, Scognamiglio T, Hoda RS
JournalDiagn Cytopathol
Volume43
Issue9
Pagination747-50
Date Published2015 Sep
ISSN1097-0339
KeywordsBiopsy, Fine-Needle, Humans, Inflammation, Male, Middle Aged, Thyroid Gland, Thyroiditis
Abstract

Riedel thyroiditis is a rare fibrosing disorder characterized by extension of the fibroinflammatory process beyond the thyroid capsule. Due to the nature of this lesion, fine-needle aspiration often yields scant material and may be interpreted as non-diagnostic. In this report, we describe cytologic features that allow the cytopathologist to favor a diagnosis of Riedel thyroiditis, thereby guiding appropriate further work-up and management.

DOI10.1002/dc.23306
Alternate JournalDiagn Cytopathol
PubMed ID26154021
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