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The exhibit displays enlarged distorted thyroid occupied by malignant lesion with infiltrative border. The lesion show pale tan solid surface. No recognizable normal thyroid parenchyma present.

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma shows tumour cells with invasive growth pattern. The cells are marked nuclear pleomorphism. Extensive tumor necrosis and high mitotic activity also noted.

Anaplastic carcinoma