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  • Title: Diagnostic fine-needle aspiration cytology and immunocytochemistry analysis of a primary thyroid lymphoma presenting as an anatomic emergency.
    Author: Van den Bruel A, Drijkoningen M, Oyen R, Vanfleteren E, Bouillon R.
    Journal: Thyroid; 2002 Feb; 12(2):169-73. PubMed ID: 11916287.
    Abstract:
    The case of a 66-year-old woman with rapidly progressive respiratory distress caused by a massive anterior neck mass with tracheal compression is presented. Within 24 hours, fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and immunocytochemistry provided a diagnosis of high-grade B-cell lymphoma and the opportunity to institute a chemotherapeutic regimen resulting in a rapid volume reduction and airway expansion. One year after combined modality treatment the patient was in complete remission (with an estimated thyroid volume of 4 cm3). This case report illustrates the advantages of FNAC and immunocytochemistry in the diagnosis of thyroid lymphoma.
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