Coming to terms with NIFTP: A provisional approach for cytologists

The new term NIFTP (noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary‐like nuclear features) for some thyroid tumors poses significant challenges for cytopathologists. This commentary represents a provisional approach to NIFTP that others may consider adopting and that will hopefully prompt further discussion and research on how NIFTP should fit into future cytology practice.

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Source: Cancer Cytopathology - July 31, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Jeffrey F. Krane, Erik K. Alexander, Edmund S. Cibas, Justine A. Barletta Tags: Commentary Source Type: research