Oxyphil cell (parathyroid)

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In the parathyroid gland, the parathyroid oxyphil cell is larger and paler than the parathyroid chief cell.[1]

These cells can be found in clusters in the center of the section and at the periphery.[2][3][4][5] Oxyphil cells appear at the onset of puberty, but have no known function.

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  1. ^ Histology at BU 15002loa
  2. ^ Gartner, p. 208, Fig. 3
  3. ^ Ross, p. 628, Fig. 1
  4. ^ DiFiore, pp. 270 - 271
  5. ^ Wheater, pp. 312 - 313

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