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. 2026 Jul 13;16:1848147. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2026.1848147

Figure 2.

Panel A shows a histology section with dense lymphocytic infiltration and disrupted glandular architecture. Panel B displays thyroid follicles with intervening lymphoid cells. Panel C presents extensive lymphocyte aggregates forming lymphoid follicles. Panel D exhibits high magnification of a crowded lymphoid cell population with some larger cells scattered throughout.

Histopathological findings of Hashimoto thyroiditis, papillary thyroid microcarcinoma, and primary thyroid lymphoma. (A) Hematoxylin-eosin staining showing Hashimoto thyroiditis (original magnification×20). (B) Hematoxylin-eosin staining showing papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (original magnification ×20). (C) Hematoxylin-eosin staining showing primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL)(original magnification ×20). (D) Hematoxylin-eosin staining showing PTL (original magnification×40).