How is Histology Used in Evaluating Thyroid Metabolic Disorders?
Thyroid metabolic disorders, such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, show distinct histological features. In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland exhibits hyperplasia of follicular cells with reduced colloid volume. Conversely, hypothyroidism shows an increased colloid with flattened follicular cells, indicating reduced hormone production.
