What does the term hyperplastic mean?
What does the term hyperplastic mean?
(HY-per-PLAY-zhuh) An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. These cells appear normal under a microscope. They are not cancer, but may become cancer. Enlarge.
What is the difference between hyperplastic and hyperplasia?
Microscopically, cells resemble normal cells but are increased in numbers. Sometimes cells may also be increased in size (hypertrophy)….
| Hyperplasia | |
|---|---|
| Types | Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Hyperplasia of the breast(many more) |
| Diagnostic method | Biopsy |
| Treatment | Depends which type (see types) |
What are some examples of hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia
- Physiologic hyperplasia: Occurs due to a normal stressor. For example, increase in the size of the breasts during pregnancy, increase in thickness of endometrium during menstrual cycle, and liver growth after partial resection.
- Pathologic hyperplasia: Occurs due to an abnormal stressor.
What is meant hyperplastic polyp?
A hyperplastic polyp is a growth of extra cells that projects out from tissues inside your body. They occur in areas where your body has repaired damaged tissue, especially along your digestive tract. Hyperplastic colorectal polyps happen in your colon, the lining of your large intestine.
What are the different types of hyperplasia?
The different types of this condition are endometrial, adrenal, parathyroid and prostatic. Hyperplasia is classified as simple; complex; simple with atypia, meaning cell abnormality; or complex with atypia. Simple hyperplasia without atypia is the least dangerous form of this condition.
What does hyperplastic polyp mean?
A hyperplastic polyp is a growth of extra cells that projects out from tissues inside your body. They occur in areas where your body has repaired damaged tissue, especially along your digestive tract. Hyperplastic colorectal polyps happen in your colon, the lining of your large intestine.
What is hyperplasia with atypia?
Atypical hyperplasia is a benign (noncancerous) cellular hyperplasia in which cells show some atypia. In this condition, cells look abnormal under a microscope and are increased in number. Atypical hyperplasia is a high-risk premalignant lesion of the breast.