Anatomy

Oxyphil Cells

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.

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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.

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  • Oncocyte
  • Oncocytes
  • Oxyphil Cell
  • Cells, Oxyphil
  • Askenazy Cells
  • Hurthle Cell
  • Hurthle Cells
  • Cell, Hurthle
  • Cells, Askenazy
  • Cells, Hurthle

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2002

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  • Adenoma (1967-1991)
  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic (1992-2001)
  • Thyroid Neoplasms (1992-2001)

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  1. A11w.690w

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Oxyphil Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024862. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024862
  2. Oxyphil Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxyphil_cell_(pathology)
  3. Oxyphil Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7116107