FNA Histology

MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:

The smears are mildly cellular and contain scattered macrophages and lymphoid cells presenting as dispersed cells and small clusters. Also present is a large cluster of epithelioid cells (granuloma) and scattered multinucleate giant cells throughout, in a background of blood. One small salivary gland acinus is included. No malignant cells are identified.

DIAGNOSIS:

FNA Left Parotid: Non-necrotising granulomatous inflammation. Negative for malignancy. Features favour sarcoidosis.

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