Diagnostic fine-needle aspiration cytology and immunocytochemistry analysis of a primary thyroid lymphoma presenting as an anatomic emergency.

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 oppo...

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Main Authors: Van den Bruel, A, Drijkoningen, M, Oyen, R, Vanfleteren, E, Bouillon, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002