Cellular Atypia in a Rheumatoid Nodule: A Diagnostic Pitfall of Aspiration Biopsy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1984
Description
Abstract A 63‐year‐old cachectic white male developed subcutaneous scalp nodules. Clinically these were felt most likely to represent metastatic tumor, although the patient was known to have rheumatoid arthritis. Aspiration cytology was interpreted as malignant due to the presence of atypical cells, but tissue biopsies demonstrated necrotizing palisading granulomas. The diagnostic hazard of cellular atypia in rheumatoid nodules is discussed.
Citation Information
Youngberg, George; and FARNUM, JAMES B.. 1984. Cellular Atypia in a Rheumatoid Nodule: A Diagnostic Pitfall of Aspiration Biopsy. The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology. Vol.10(2). 128-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1984.tb01197.x PMID: 6693608 ISSN: 0148-0812