Follicular adenoma of the thyroid

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This follicular adenoma of the thyroid is shown in a right lobectomy specimen, sectioned vertically and viewed from the posterior aspect to show a 2.7 cm tumor distending the lower pole.

Photograph by Ed Uthman, MD. Public domain. Posted 2 Jan 99


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