THYROID FOLLICULAR ADENOMA: BENIGN OR MALIGNANT?
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Four patients are described in whom a follicular carcinoma developed following thyroidectomy for a benign follicular neoplasm. It is possible that the initial thyroid neoplasm was a well- differentiated follicular carcinoma which was microscopically indistinguishable from a benign adenoma. Realizing this pathologic pitfall in thyroid diagnosis, the need for meticulous examination of the pathologic specimen is emphasized. Long- term postoperative reassessment is recommended.
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volume 4 issue 3
pages 173- 176
publication date 1990-08
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