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Ultrastructural morphometry of thyroid neoplasms.

J V Johannessen, M Sobrinho-Simóes, I Finseth

    American Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |February 1, 1983
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    This study reveals distinct morphometric changes in thyroid tissues, differentiating normal thyroid from adenomas and carcinomas. These changes correlate with endocrine function, impacting treatment response, especially for papillary carcinomas.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Thyroid nodules require accurate diagnosis to differentiate benign from malignant conditions.
    • Morphometric analysis offers quantitative insights into cellular and subcellular changes in thyroid tissues.
    • Understanding these changes can potentially guide treatment strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct a comprehensive morphometric analysis of normal thyroid tissue, adenomas, and follicular and papillary carcinomas.
    • To investigate the relationship between morphometric features, cytoplasmic organelles, and endocrine function.
    • To explore the implications of growth patterns in papillary carcinomas for treatment response.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive morphometry analysis.

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  • Electron microscopy.
  • Quantitative assessment of nuclear and cytoplasmic features.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean nuclear volume and surface area increased from normal thyroid to carcinomas.
    • Volume densities of rough endoplasmic reticulum and dense bodies decreased along this spectrum.
    • Follicular growth patterns in papillary carcinomas suggest a more active endocrine function and potentially better radioiodine treatment response.

    Conclusions:

    • Morphometric changes are linked to endocrine function rather than solely malignancy potential.
    • Papillary carcinomas with follicular patterns may respond better to radioiodine therapy.
    • Distinguishing between adenoma and well-differentiated follicular carcinoma can be challenging using electron microscopy and morphometry alone.