Jump to content

Oncocyte

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Citation bot (talk | contribs) at 09:37, 28 March 2023 (Alter: pages. Removed proxy/dead URL that duplicated identifier. Formatted dashes. | Use this bot. Report bugs. | Suggested by Abductive | #UCB_webform 569/3850). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Cytopathology of Warthin's tumor, with typical cellular features (and a relatively uncommon binucleated cell).[1] Pap stain. The relatively large size of the oncocytes is seen when comparing to the lymphocyte.
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.

Other names

Also known as:

Etymology

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Image by Mikael Häggström, MD. References for entries:
    - Köybaşioğlu FF, Önal B, Han Ü, Adabağ A, Şahpaz A (2020). "Cytomorphological findings in diagnosis of Warthin tumor". Turk J Med Sci. 50 (1): 148–154. doi:10.3906/sag-1901-215. PMC 7080357. PMID 31769640.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
    Binucleation:
    - Dr.S. Malliga (2006-10-18). "A correlative cytological and histopathological study on lesions of salivary gland" (PDF).
    - Chan MKM, McGuire LJ: Cytodiagnosis of Lesions Presenting as Salivary Gland Swellings: A Report of Seven Cases. Diagn Cytopathol 8: 439-443, 1992b.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oncocyte&oldid=1147014050"