Concept information
Preferred term
Oxyphil Cells
Type
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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
In other languages
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Finnish
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oksifiilinen solu
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D024862
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