What Is Pathological Hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia Is Increased Cell Production in a Normal Tissue or Organ. Hyperplasia May Be a Sign of Abnormal or Precancerous Changes. This Is Called Pathologic...
Hyperplasia is increased cell production in a normal tissue or organ. Hyperplasia may be a sign of abnormal or precancerous changes. This is called pathologic hyperplasia. It can also be due to the growth of normal cells.
What is an example of pathological hyperplasia?
Pathologic hyperplasia: Occurs due to an abnormal stressor. For example, growth of adrenal glands due to production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by a pituitary adenoma, and proliferation of endometrium due to prolonged estrogen stimulus.Must Read
What causes pathological hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia of certain tissues may cause disease. Pathologic hyperplasia in these tissues may occur due to infection, physiological stress or trauma, or abnormal levels of particular hormones, such as estrogen, ACTH, or cortisol.
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