Thyroid Cyst Fluid: Appearance and Composition
Thyroid cyst fluid is typically clear or straw-colored, thin to viscous. May have brown/red tinge from blood or hemosiderin. Contains protein, cholesterol, cellular debris. Turbidity suggests inflammation/infection. Analysis helps differentiate benign from suspicious cysts.
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