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Amyloid comment
Lymph Node, Station 4L, FNA: Amyloid present, see comment. Comment: Lymphocytes, multinucleated giant cells and amorphous debris in keeping with amyloid is present. A congo red stain confirms the presence of amyloid. Amyloid deposition may be caused by a number of conditions, including neoplasias. Further clinical work-up is indicated. The case will be sent for mass spectroscopy. Special stains for micro-organisms (GMS, PAS, PASD) are NEGATIVE.