Epithelial hyperplasia is a term pathologists use to describe an increased number of epithelial cells, which line the surfaces of organs and structures throughout the body. It is a non-cancerous (benign) condition that leads to thickening or enlargement of the epithelial layer. Another term often used is hyperplastic epithelium. Where is epithelial hyperplasia commonly found? …
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A hyperplastic tonsil is a benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the tonsil. The tonsils are small masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat, in the part of the mouth called the oropharynx. They are part of the immune system and help trap and fight germs entering through the mouth and nose. When the …
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Hyperplasia is a non-cancerous condition characterized by an increased number of cells within a tissue or organ. This increase in cell number can cause the affected tissue to grow larger or thicker. Hyperplastic is another term commonly used to describe tissues that have undergone hyperplasia. This change can only be seen when the tissue is …
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