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Cells > Oxyphil Cells

Preferred term

Oxyphil Cells  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Oncocyte
  • Oncocytes
  • Oxyphil Cell

Scope note

  • Large cells with small irregular nuclei and dense acidophilic granules due to the presence of abundant MITOCHONDRIA. Oxyphil cells, also known as oncocytes, are found in oncocytomas of the kidney, salivary glands, and endocrine glands. In the thyroid gland, oxyphil cells are known as Hurthle cells and Askenazy cells.

History note

  • 2002

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D024862

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