Case 210

Surgical Pathology Case
 

CLINICAL INFORMATION

  A 72-year-old female with a prominent asymmetric goiter had recent onset of hoarseness and neck pain. A midline neck mass (possible thyroid gland) was noted and resected.

GROSS DESCRIPTION

 

The surgical specimen measures 6.0 × 5.0 × 4.0 cm with attached skeletal muscle. The cut surface of the specimen shows a fleshy tan mass with indistinct borders and necrosis. The tumor mass firmly attaches to muscle.

     
 
 

HE, 10×

HE, 20×

 
 

HE, 20×

HE, 20×

 
 

HE, 20×

HE, 40×

     
 

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Source: PIP, 2008-08

Photo: Zenggang Pan

Discussion: Zenggang Pan