Correlation of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Findings with Thyroid Function Test in Cases of Lymphocytic Thyroiditis

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(a) Grade I: cluster of follicular epithelial cells infiltrated by few lymphoid cells (Giemsa ×400). (b) Grade II: cluster of follicular epithelial cells infiltrated by significant lymphoid cells (Giemsa ×400). (c) Grade III: total destruction of follicle with dense infiltration by lymphoid cells (Giemsa ×400). (d) Grade III: lymphoid infiltrate with residual follicular epithelial cells.

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