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Microscopic examination of a specimen shows 'Psammoma bodies'. They are a characteristic feature of:

A
Follicular CA of thyroid
B
Papillary CA of thyroid
C
Serous cystadenocarcinoma of ovary
D
Meningioma
High-Yield Explanation
Microscopically, papillary carcinoma consists of single layers of thyroid cells arranged in avascular projections or papillae, which manifest as large pale nuclei, intranuclear inclusion bodies, and anaplastic features. "Psammoma bodies" are laminated calcified spheres and are usually diagnostic of papillary carcinoma. Ref: Lee G.A., Masharani U. (2012). Chapter 42. Disorders of the Thyroid Gland. In A.K. Lalwani (Ed), CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery, 3e.

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