A/23 Flashcards
1
Q
What is hyperplasia?
A
Growth of organ caused by increase in replication rate
2
Q
What is neoplasia?
A
Hyperplasia but the cell proliferation is NOT under control
3
Q
What does hyperplasia respond to? (3)
A
- hormonal stimulation
- increased functional demand
- chronic injury
4
Q
Examples of hyperplasia due to hormonal stimulation (2)
A
- Endometrial hyperplasia (high estrogen)
- Prostate hyperplasia (high androgens)
5
Q
What can benign prostate hyperplasia cause? (3)
A
- cystitis (stasis of urea)
- can be source of sepsis
- difficulty urinating due to compression or urethra
6
Q
Examples of hyperplasia due to increased functional demand
A
- hyperplasia of bone marrow
- lymph node hyperplasia
7
Q
What causes hyperplasia of bone marrow?
A
polycythaemia
8
Q
Example of hyperplasia due to chronic injury?
A
Hyperplasia of bladder due to chronic cystitis
