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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Physiologic hyperplasia; Pathologic hyperplasia; Hypergenesis

Overview

Hyperplasia (or "hypergenesis") is a general term referring to the proliferation of cells within an organ or tissue. Hyperplasia may result in the gross enlargement of an organ, the formation of a benign tumor. Hyperplasia is considered to be a physiological response to a specific stimulus, and the cells of a hyperplastic growth remain subject to normal regulatory control mechanisms. This stands in contrast to neoplasia (the process underlying cancer and some benign tumors), in which genetically abnormal cells proliferate in a non-physiological manner which is unresponsive to normal stimuli.[1]

Classification

  • Hyperplasia may be classified into 2 groups:[2]

Physiologic hyperplasia

Pathologic hyperplasia

Pathophysiology

  • The pathogenesis of hyperplasia is characterized by an increase in the number of cells.[2]
  • Hyperplasia is the result of growth factor driven proliferation of mature cells.[1]
  • The pathogenesis of hyperplasia is limited to cells that have the capability of reproduction, excluding primarily myocytes and neurons.
  • On gross pathology, findings of hyperplasia will depend on the anatomical site.

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Differentiating Hyperplasia from other Diseases

  • Hyperplasia must be differentiated from other diseases that cause abnormal tissue growth such as:[2]
  • Some examples of hyperplasia, include:

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ramzi Cotran, Vinay Kumar, Tucker Collins (1999). Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, Sixth Edition. W.B. Saunders. ISBN 072167335X.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Hyperplasia. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperplasia Accessed on April 7, 2016


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