Oxyphil Cells [oxyfilní buňky]
- Terms
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Askanazyho buňky
Askenazyho buňky
Hürthleovy buňky
onkocyty
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Askenazy Cells
Hurthle Cell
Hurthle Cells
Oncocyte
Oncocytes
Oxyphil Cell
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.
- DUI
- D024862 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0372530
- Previous indexing
- Adenoma (1967-1991); Adenoma, Oxyphilic (1992-2001); Thyroid Neoplasms (1992-2001)
- History note
- 2002
- Public note
- 2002
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