Extramedullary hematopoiesis involving the thyroid: A rare cytologic finding in otherwise healthy patients and review of literature
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
117
Journal Issue
12
Pages
1108
Date Issued
2018-12
Author(s)
Abstract
The thyroid gland is an uncommon site for the presence of extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH). We report the cases of four Taiwanese women with hematopoietic elements on the smears of thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) samples and compare the findings with those of previously reported cases.
Subjects
Extramedullary hematopoiesis; Fine needle aspiration; Thyroid
SDGs
Publisher
ELSEVIER TAIWAN
Type
review