Two cases of hyalinizing trabecular adenoma of the thyroid are presented. The diagnosis was established on initial assessment by fine-needle aspiration biopsy. Histologic evaluation of the surgical specimens confirmed the diagnosis of hyalinizing trabecular adenoma.
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