Endocrine - Specific Findings Flashcards by Sarah Axelrath | Brainscape

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“Orphan Annie” Eye Nuclei

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Cells with empty-appearing nuclei

Seen in papillary carcinoma of the thyroid

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Psammoma bodies

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Concentric calcification

Seen in papillary carcinoma of the thyroid

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Nuclear grooves

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Seen in papillary carcinoma of the thyroid

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5-HIAA

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Breakdown product of 5-HT

Elevated levels seen in the urine with Carcinoid Syndrome

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Which pituitary cells are basophilic?

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B-FLAT

Gonadotrophs (FSH and LH secreting)
Corticotrophs (ACTH-secreting)
Thyrotrophs (TSH-secreting)

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Which pituitary cells are acidophilic?

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Growth hormone secreting cells

Prolactin (Lactotrophs)

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