A case of fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass with atypical squamous cells and macrophages

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Diagnostic Cytopathology Pub Date : 2024-04-26 DOI:10.1002/dc.25326

Megan L. Zilla MD, PhD, Sigfred Lajara MD

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Abstract

Head and neck lesions often undergo fine-needle aspiration to determine the appropriate management and therapeutic decisions. However, there are numerous diagnostic challenges encountered with these specimens, particularly, if atypical squamous cells are identified. Here, we present a case of an enlarging right neck mass in a 38-year-old female and discuss the diagnostic difficulties and potential pitfalls. Additionally, we review the approach to diagnosis, including differential diagnostic considerations as well as available ancillary testing.

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一例颈部肿块的细针抽吸术，其中有非典型鳞状细胞和巨噬细胞

头颈部病变通常需要进行细针穿刺，以确定适当的处理和治疗方案。然而，这些标本在诊断方面会遇到许多挑战，尤其是在发现非典型鳞状细胞时。在此，我们介绍了一例 38 岁女性右颈部肿块增大的病例，并讨论了诊断困难和潜在的陷阱。此外，我们还回顾了诊断方法，包括鉴别诊断的考虑因素以及可用的辅助检查。

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Diagnostic Cytopathology 医学-病理学

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

163

审稿时长

3-6 weeks

期刊介绍： Diagnostic Cytopathology is intended to provide a forum for the exchange of information in the field of cytopathology, with special emphasis on the practical, clinical aspects of the discipline. The editors invite original scientific articles, as well as special review articles, feature articles, and letters to the editor, from laboratory professionals engaged in the practice of cytopathology. Manuscripts are accepted for publication on the basis of scientific merit, practical significance, and suitability for publication in a journal dedicated to this discipline. Original articles can be considered only with the understanding that they have never been published before and that they have not been submitted for simultaneous review to another publication.