adrenal cancer

Oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma

Oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma is an adrenal gland cancer characterized by oncocytic cells. These abnormal cells have an excessive number of mitochondria, giving them a distinctive granular and eosinophilic (pink) appearance under the microscope. Characteristics of oncocytic cells: Appearance: Large, with abundant granular cytoplasm. Origin: Derived from adrenal cortical cells. Function: May retain some hormonal activity …
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Angioinvasive oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma

Angioinvasive oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma is a type of adrenal gland cancer characterized by the presence of oncocytic cells and evidence of angioinvasion. Oncocytic cells are abnormal cells with an excessive number of mitochondria, giving them a distinctive granular and eosinophilic (pink) appearance under the microscope. Angioinvasion refers to the tumour’s ability to invade blood vessels, …
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