Q Hurthle cells are seen in:
A. Granulomatous thyroid disease
B. Hashimotos thyroiditis
C. Papillary carcinoma of thyroid
D. Thyroglossal cyst
Explanation
Ans. (a) Hashimotos thyroiditis (Ref: Robbins 7th/1169, 76, 81, 9/e p1087)
• Hurthle cells (Oncocytes) are epithelial cells with abundant eosinophilic, granular cytoplasm.
• Hurthle cells are seen in following conditions:
– Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
– Hurthle cell adenoma of thyroid
– Hurthle cell carcinoma of thyroid
Hurthle cells are eosinophilic due to abundance of mitochondria.
• Hurthle cells are also called Ashkanazy cells or oxyphil cells.
A. Granulomatous thyroid disease B. Hashimotos thyroiditis C. Papillary carcinoma of thyroid D. Thyroglossal cyst Explanation
Ans. (a) Hashimotos thyroiditis (Ref: Robbins 7th/1169, 76, 81, 9/e p1087)
• Hurthle cells (Oncocytes) are epithelial cells with abundant eosinophilic, granular cytoplasm.
• Hurthle cells are seen in following conditions:
– Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
– Hurthle cell adenoma of thyroid
– Hurthle cell carcinoma of thyroid
Hurthle cells are eosinophilic due to abundance of mitochondria.
• Hurthle cells are also called Ashkanazy cells or oxyphil cells.