An oncocyte is an epithelial cell characterized by an excessive amount of mitochondria, resulting in an abundant acidophilic, granular cytoplasm. Oncocytes can be benign or can undergo malignant transformation.
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Other names
Also known as:
- Hurthle cell (thyroid gland only)
- Oxyphilic cell,
- Askanazy cell,
- Apocrine metaplasia (breast gland only).
Etymology
Derived from the Greek root onco-, which means mass, bulk.
See also
- Oncocytoma, a tumour composed of oncocytes.
- Renal oncocytoma, a kidney tumour composed of oncocytes.
- Hurthle cell carcinoma, a variant of follicular thyroid carcinoma).
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