Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2021; 9(32): 9982-9989
Published online Nov 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.9982
Fine-needle aspiration cytology of an intrathyroidal nodule diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
Jin-Yang Yu, Ying Zhang, Zhe Wang
Jin-Yang Yu, Ying Zhang, Zhe Wang, Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Wang Z and Yu JY conceived the study concept, conducted the analyses, and drafted the manuscript; Wang Z and Zhang Y collected clinical samples and analyzed clinical data; Zhang Y performed and analyzed DNA sequencing experiments; Wang Z assisted with figures and experimental design; Wang Z and Yu JY developed the theoretical frameworks, interpreted data, and critically reviewed the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81601692; Program of Liaoning Province Department of Education, JCZR2020013 and 345 Talent Program of Shengjing Hospital.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from the patient.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Zhe Wang, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. wangz@sj-hospital.org
Received: June 25, 2021
Peer-review started: June 25, 2021
First decision: August 18, 2021
Revised: August 31, 2021
Accepted: September 15, 2021
Article in press: September 15, 2021
Published online: November 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Measures such as cell block, immunohistochemical analysis, and genetic testing should be considered to improve the accuracy of diagnosis using fine-needle aspiration.