The oncocytic variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma represents an uncommon neoplasm whose clinicopathological features and biological behavior have not been adequately defined. We report a case of a 36-year-old female with oncocytic papillary thyroid carcinoma and associated lymphocytic thyroiditis. The cytological and histopathological features of this entity are being discussed along with the differential diagnosis and review of literature.
Neurilemmoma, also known as schwannoma, is a benign tumor arising from the neural sheath Schwann cells. This tumor has a predilection for the head and neck region but it is rarely found in the oral cavity (1%) where tongue is reported to be the favored site. We report a rare case of neurilemmoma of the hard palate along with a review of literature of this entity.
Calcinosis cutis is a rare, benign and usually asymptomatic condition which may involve any part of skin. Characterized histologically by deposition of calcium within the dermis. Can present at variable site with variable pathogenesis. This case series present the rare entity of idiopathic cutaneous calcinosis which can be diagnosed accurately with clinical, pathological and metabolic correlation, is completely curable by surgical excision and has an excellent prognosis.
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