Follicular carcinoma of thyroid in FNAC is reported as:
a. Thy1
b. Thy2
c. Thy3
d. Thy4
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Ans: C
a. Thy1
b. Thy2
c. Thy3
d. Thy4
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Ans: C
The Thy classification adopted by the Royal college of Physicians
Thy3
(i): All follicular lesions.
Action: Lobectomy. Complete thyroidectomy will be necessary if histology proves malignant.
(ii): There may be a very small number of cases where the cytological findings warrant inclusion in this category rather than Thy2 or Thy4. This will be indicated in the report.
Action: Discuss with cytopathologist to determine course of action.
Thy3
(i): All follicular lesions.
Action: Lobectomy. Complete thyroidectomy will be necessary if histology proves malignant.
(ii): There may be a very small number of cases where the cytological findings warrant inclusion in this category rather than Thy2 or Thy4. This will be indicated in the report.
Action: Discuss with cytopathologist to determine course of action.
