Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology
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To identify the most useful cytomorphological features of follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (FVPTC). ⋯ Our study showed a high cell yield, microfollicular pattern, nuclear overcrowding/overlapping, scanty gummy colloid and enlarged naked nuclei as the most consistent features of FVPTC. Although inconsistent, features such as enlarged ovoid nuclei and syncytial clusters were complementary to the diagnosis in the absence of NGs and INCIs.