Challenging Cytological Findings of a Rare Warthin-like Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report

Abstract

Warthin-like papillary thyroid carcinoma (WLPTC) stands out as a particularly uncommon subtype within the spectrum of papillary thyroid carcinoma, known for its distinctive histological and cytological features. This presentation illuminates a case of WLPTC, highlighting an unusual microfollicular pattern and a restrained lymphoplasmacytic background, a challenge for making a conclusive diagnosis.