Korean J Cytopathol.  2003 May;14(1):32-35.

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Anaplastic Carcinoma of the Thyroid with Osteoclast-like Giant Cells : A Case Report

• Maeng L
• Lee J
• Kim KM
• Lee A
• Kang CS

Abstract

Multinucleated giant cells of osteoclast-like appearance can be seen in a type of anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid and only a few case reports for fine needle aspiration cytologic findings are found in the literatures. Recently, we experienced a case of anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid with many osteoclast-like giant cells in a 72-year-old woman. The cytologic features and immunohistochemical results are described with special emphasis on differential diagnosis.

Keyword

Anaplastic carcinoma; Thyroid; Osteoclast-like giant cells; Fine needle aspiration cytology

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biopsy, Fine-Needle*
Carcinoma*
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Giant Cells*
Humans
Thyroid Gland*