Oxyphil Cells

Synonyms

Askenazy Cells

Cells, Askenazy

Cells, Hurthle

Cells, Oxyphil

Hurthle Cells

Oncocytes

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.