All of the following are histological features of Hashimoto thyroiditis, except:
Correct Answer: Orphan Annie eye nuclei
Description: All of the above histological features are of Hashimoto thyroiditis except Orphan Annie eye nuclei - It is seen in papillary carcinoma of thyroid. Hashimoto thyroiditis: Autoimmune disease that is caused by immune response to thyroid autoantigens. Painless enlargement of the thyroid often in middle age women M/C cause of hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient areas Increased risk for the development of B-cell malignancy - marginal zone lymphomas. Infiltrates of lymphocytes with germinal center formation, follicular damage present. Thyroid follicles are atrophic and are lined in many areas by Huhle cells (pink granular eosinophilic cytoplasm, oncocytic metaplasia).
Category:
Pathology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now