The Milan System classification of Warthin tumor: A large institutional study of 124 cases highlighting cytologic features that limit definitive interpretation.

Published in: Cancer cytopathology (2022)

This study identified 2 key causes for indeterminate or misclassification of WT on FNA: specimen hypocellularity and metaplastic changes. Recognition of the potential for squamous and mucinous metaplastic changes combined with observance of some helpful diagnostic clues such as the presence of crystalloids may aid in preventing diagnostic pitfalls.

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