Oncocyte
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:- Hürthle cell
- Oxyphilic cell
- Askanazy cell
- Apocrine-type metaplasia.
- ''Oncocytic cell''
Etymology