Oncocyte

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Oncocytes (left of image), as seen in a renal oncocytoma. H&E stain.

An oncocyte is an epithelial cell characterized by an excessive number of mitochondria, resulting in an abundant acidophilic, granular cytoplasm. Oncocytes can be benign or malignant.

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Etymology[]

Derived from the Greek root onco-, which means mass, bulk.

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  • Oncocytoma, a tumour composed of oncocytes, may be found as a less common salivary gland neoplasm also known as oxyphilic adenoma.
  • Renal oncocytoma, a kidney tumour composed of oncocytes.
  • Hurthle cell carcinoma, a variant of follicular thyroid carcinoma.

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