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Thyroglassal Cyst
Hi Sir,
I was scared because of this report and wondering it could be a cancer problem. Can anyone please review the below report and clarify my doubts. Thanks in Advance.
Site of FNA: Soft swelling- paramedian anterior neck at the level of hyoid measuring 1+1cm, aspirated 1.5ml of amber colored fluid.
Microscopy: Smears cyst macrophages in a proteinaceous background. No Epithelial cell seen
Impression: Cytological features are suggestive of cystic lesion
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Dr. Smitha C Saldanha
Medical Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Looks more like a benign lesion. Not cancerous.
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Meet surgeon head and neck /ENT
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Dr. Anita Malik
Radiation Oncologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
It seems benign cyst according to the report.
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