Pseudolymphoma of the thyroid

Acta Pathol Jpn. 1988 Oct;38(10):1329-36. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.1988.tb02283.x.

Abstract

An unusual case of pseudolymphoma of the thyroid is reported. The tumor was histologically characterized by good demarcation, mature lymphocytes with prominent follicle formation and germinal centers, and mature plasma cells. Immunohistochemical staining revealed a similar distribution of T- and B-cells to reactive lymph nodes and a polyclonal nature of the plasma cell infiltrate. These findings are closely related to the entity, pseudolymphoma in other organs. Differential diagnosis from follicular lymphoma or ectopic thymic tissue is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphoma / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology*