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Adenoma, Oxyphilic

Medical Definition: A usually benign glandular tumor composed of 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.
Guide Notes: coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM); for X ref Hurthle CELL TUMOR, coord IM with THYROID NEOPLASMS
Also Called: Hurthle Cell Tumor
Previously Indexed: Adenoma (1967-1993)

Adenoma, Oxyphilic Medical Definitions and Terms

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