What is the characteristic histological finding in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma?
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Correct answer: Psammoma bodies and 'Orphan Annie eye' nuclei
Papillary carcinoma is identified by unique nuclear features including clear or empty-appearing nuclei (Orphan Annie eye) and nuclear grooves. Psammoma bodies, which are laminated calcified structures, are also frequently present in the papillae.
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