Psammoma bodies

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Psammoma bodies appear in benign and malignant conditions. Their presence can help focus the DDx.[1]

Conditions with psammoma bodies

The following is an incomplete list.

Benign

Malignant

Memory device PSaMMoma: Papillary (thyroid, renal), Serous (ovary), Meningioma, Mesothelioma.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Parwani, AV.; Chan, TY.; Ali, SZ. (Apr 2004). "Significance of psammoma bodies in serous cavity fluid: a cytopathologic analysis.". Cancer 102 (2): 87-91. doi:10.1002/cncr.20161. PMID 15098252.
  2. ↑ URL: http://ome.umaryland.edu/AcademicD/practiceExams/path/path_findings.html. Accessed on: 15 January 2012.
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