Hyperplasia

Hyperplasia
Definition:
Hyperplasia is the increased cell production in a normal tissue or an organ. An excess of normal tissue.
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HYPERPLASIA - Overgrowth or over development of a tissue or organ.
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Hyperplasia
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Adenoid hyperplasia
Definition
Adenoid hyperplasia is the overenlargement of the lymph glands located above the back of the mouth.
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Parathyroid hyperplasia involves enlargement of all four parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck and control calcium metabolism. The condition produces high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Abbreviated BPH. A noncancerous prostate problem in which the normal elements of the prostate gland grow in size and number.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dr Rob Hicks
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the name given to enlargement of the prostate gland. The condition is not cancerous and it isn't associated with prostate cancer. However, the cause remains unknown.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Common Part of Aging
It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors call this condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Normal urine flow.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is the most common cause of ambiguous genitalia in newborns. Females born with this condition are typically born with an enlarged clitoris, but with normal internal reproductive structures.
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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AUA guideline on management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (2003). Chapter 1: Diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Journal of Urology, 170: 530-547.
Paterson R, Goldenberg L (2001). Benign prostatic hyperplasia. In J Teichman, ed.
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Although prostate enlargement is a normal part of the aging process, benign prostatic hyperplasia -- BPH -- can sometimes lead to uncomfortable and even painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are a vari... More
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HYPERPLASIA: Abnormal increase in the elements composing a part (as tissue cells).
HYPERSENSITIVITY: An exaggerated immune response to a foreign agent. Some hypersensitivity reactions can be fatal.
HYPERTENSION: High blood pressure.
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Hyperplasia
The abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in a given tissue.
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Ductal hyperplasia that is greater than mild, sclerosing adenosis, papilloma, complex fibroadenomas
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endometrial hyperplasia
An abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium (the layer of cells that lines the uterus).
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endolymphatic duct; endolymphatic hydrops; endolymphatic sac; endolymphatic shunt; endolymphic; endomembrane system; endomerogony; endometria; endometrial; endometrial biopsy; endometrial carcinoma; endometrial cyst; endometrial hyperplasia; ...
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[194] Pathologists can distinguish a polyclonal B-cell hyperplasia from a monoclonal B-cell lymphoma; both are almost always associated with EBV.
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When a lymph node responds, it undergoes a hyperplasia with an increase in the numbers of cells. This causes the gland or tissue to enlarge so that it may become palpable.
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EMB is sufficiently sensitive to allow accurate diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia and/or cancer. However, EMB may fail to detect other uterine pathology such as polyps and submucous myomas (5-7).
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Prometrium (micronized progesterone) capsules Indication: prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women who have not had hysterectomy and who are receiving conjugated estrogens tablets; use in the treatment of secondary amenorrhea.
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Answer: Over 50 percent of all men have benign prostatic hyperplasia by age 60. Sometimes you'll see the word “hypertrophy" substituted for “hyperplasia," but it's still the same disease with the same abbreviation -- BPH.
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Medicines for an enlarged prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland gradually enlarges. It occurs to some degree in most men from middle age onwards.
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There is an AIDS-related lung illness, such as pulmonary lymphoid hyperplasia or lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (usually seen only in children).
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neuromuscular disease
pregnancy
cancer
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
history of kidney stones
history of radiation therapy
uterine prolapse
certain congenital disorders that affect the urinary tract ...
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This hormone causes an overproduction (hyperplasia) of prostate cells"and that causes the prostate gland to become larger. As it does, it eventually tends to pinch upon the urethra, and interfere with the flow of urine.
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Poor self-image and social life due to androgenic features (excessive facial hair, small breast size)
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Lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphoid hyperplasia
Lymphoid hypertrophy
Lymphoma - brain
Lymphoma - Hodgkin's
Lymphoma - mediastinal
Lymphoma - non-Hodgkin's
Lymphopathia venereum
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