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Oncocytes are seen in all of the following except-

A
Pitutary
B
Thyroid
C
Pancreas
D
Thymus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., ThymusOncocytes are cells with marked cytoplasmic eosinophilia and granularity.There is a great increase in the number of mitochondria which is typical of oncocytes morphology.Oncocytes are present in the acini and ducts of normal salivary gland.o They are also present in some benign tumors of salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, kidney, lung and pituitary - Ackerman. o It is also seen in oncocytic carcinoma. - Ackerman

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