Langerhans cell histiocytosis of thyroid and bilateral parotid diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology

Abstract

LCH has a distinct site predilection and cytological feature. However, it can cause diagnostic difficulties at unusual sites or deviated cytomorphology. FNAC is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in any organ (parotid and thyroid where biopsy is not commonly indicated) and multiple sites/organs simultaneously for diagnosis. FNA sampling can also help with cell block preparation for performing immunohistochemistry and molecular studies if necessary.