What's in a giant cell? A case of metastatic sarcomatoid pleomorphic carcinoma with osteoclast‐like giant cells involving the thyroid

We present a case of sarcomatoid pleomorphic carcinoma with osteoclast‐like giant cells metastatic to the thyroid, followed by a discussion of the different pathologic entities to consider when encountering giant cells, a common component of many thyroid FNA specimens.

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Published in:	Cytopathology (Oxford) Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 380 - 382
Main Authors:	Song, S. J., Baloch, Z. W., Kobaly, K., Yu, G. H.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-08-2018
Subjects:	Giant cells Metastases Metastasis Thyroid Thyroid gland
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Summary:	We present a case of sarcomatoid pleomorphic carcinoma with osteoclast‐like giant cells metastatic to the thyroid, followed by a discussion of the different pathologic entities to consider when encountering giant cells, a common component of many thyroid FNA specimens.
ISSN:	0956-5507 1365-2303
DOI:	10.1111/cyt.12526