ASKENAZY CELLS
\ˈaskənˌe͡ɪzi sˈɛlz], \ˈaskənˌeɪzi sˈɛlz], \ˈa_s_k_ə_n_ˌeɪ_z_i s_ˈɛ_l_z]\
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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.
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