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Hyperplasia is a general term referring to the proliferation of cells within an organ or tissue beyond that which is ordinarily seen in e.g. constantly dividing cells. Hyperplasia may result in the gross enlargement of an organ, the formation of a benign tumor, or may be visible only under a microscope. Hyperplasia is considered to be a physiological response to a specific stimulus, and the cells of a hyperplastic growth...

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Does anyone have hyperplastic cholescytosis?
I have been having gallbladder problems and the Hida Scan suggests hyperplastic cholescytosis. Not...

Infection or inflammation of the biliary tube which leads from your gallbladder and pancreas. Maybe you've had gallstones lodged inside those tubes causing infammation and pain. The gallbladder secretes bile...

Asked by Misty B - 6 months ago

L. Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous?
My month old baby girl has L. Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous and I want to...

The space at the back of the eye, behind the lens, is normally filled with a clear jelly. This jelly is called the vitreous. Children with PHPV are born with...

Asked by Krystal M - 16 months ago

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Polyps? - 3 replies

, Hyperplastic Polyps can be found at any age, and are Non-Malignant, unless they are in the setting of Hyperplastic Polypsosis (sp?). Is that correct?

Jun 06, 2008
A patient with a history of familial polyposis - 1 replies

of the following types of polyps is most likely to be found? a- Villous adenoma b- Hyperplastic polyp c A patient with a history of familial polyposis undergoes a diagnostic polypectomy. Which of...

Mar 27, 2008
Rectal Polyp - 4 replies

, Hyperplastic Polyps can be found at any age, and are Non-Malignant, unless they are in the setting of Hyperplastic Polypsosis (sp?). Is that correct?

Jun 12, 2008

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