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Pathology Unit 1
Midwestern University's Pathology Unit 1
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Pathology
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09/01/2010

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Term
Myocardial Concentric Hypertrophy
Definition
Caused by chronic hemodynamic overload.
-HTN
-Stenosis (Calcific Aortic Stenosis)
Mechanism: Mechanical stretch, agonist, & growth factors
Morphology: enlarged boxy hyperchromatic nuclei
Term
Erythroid Hyperplasia
Definition
Example of Physiologic Hormone Hyperplasia
"Polycythemia"
Term
Hormone Mediated Pathologic Hyperplasia
Definition
Ex) Endometrial hyperplasia, prostate hyperplasia, adrenal & thyroid hyperplasia.
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Growth Factor Mediated Pathologic Hyperplasia
Definition
Ex) Keloid & Hypertrophic Scare, Viral warts, and psoriasis
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