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Hurthle cell carcinoma
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Hurthle cell carcinoma

Contributors: Carla Casulo MD
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Synopsis

A type of cancer consisting of large malignant cells of epithelial origin that are characterized by the presence of abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm known as oncocytes. Typical examples of oncocytic tumors include thyroid gland oncocytic follicular carcinoma, oncocytic breast carcinoma, renal oncocytic tumor, and salivary gland oncocytic carcinoma.

Codes

ICD10CM:
C73 – Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

SNOMEDCT:
423158009 – Hurthle cell carcinoma of thyroid

Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls

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Last Updated:01/17/2022
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Hurthle cell carcinoma : Cervical lymphadenopathy, Neck pain, Regional lymphadenopathy, Neck mass, Ionizing radiation exposure
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