What is the difference between hyperplasia and dysplasia- and can anyone give me a reference for it?

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I can't seem to find a book or journal article that specifically defines the difference between dysplasia and hyperplasia- any help would be much appreciated!
Hyperplasia is a general term referring to the proliferation of cells within an organ or tissue beyond that which is ordinarily seen

Dysplasia is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality of development.

Hyperplasia = excessive normal cells which are benign.
Dysplasia = excessive abnormal cells which can become malignant.  (+ info)

What are they symptoms of a ruptured Focal Nodular Hyperplasia?

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I was diagnosed with Focal nodular hyperplasia, which is a type of benign tumor on the liver. I've been having a lot of pain lately. Along with tingling sensations that just started today. I was wondering if anyone knew the symptoms of a ruptured Focal nodular hyperplasia. I can't find any info online about it. Thanks so much.
Pain is the only symptom. If you look under
"presentation"of this web page, you will see it mentioned.
I definitely would have it checked out right away. From the second article that
talks about rupture...it is very rare.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/368377-overview
http://www.sma.org.sg/smj/4602/4602cr2.pdf
Usually what symptoms a patient has
with a tumor, will only increase if there
becomes a problem with it.

Wish I could tell you more.  (+ info)

What foods can I eat to stimulate my Thymus Gland?

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I read that the Thymus Gland is what makes people grow and is somewhat connected to the sex glands. As the sex glands develop, the Thymus Gland stops working, which is why when a person becomes sexually active (around 22) they stop growing. So what foods can a 24 year old male eat to start the Thymus Gland back up? Maybe not completely but get it going again.
It sure was nice of "Dr. L" to point out that your information was wrong but not give you the correct information, what a cad!
I wish I could answer it for you, but I have no idea.  (+ info)

Are fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia or polyps a precursor to cancer?

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I'm 44 and had heavy menstrual bleeding. Ultrasounds and MRI showed three small fibroids, focal complex hyperplasia and polyps. I've been trying natural remedies which have improved menses dramatically, no longer heavy, nor as painful. Should I still have hysteroscopy or other procedure done, or does the resolution of symptoms mean I'm OK?
Not a precursor to cancer. Chances are the pain and bleeding will return. Interuterine scraping is another option, but I hear it is painful and not always effective. Hysterectomy may be another option for you if you just want to be done all together.  (+ info)

What happens to an adults immune system if they have their thymus removed?

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I am 32 yrs old and about 2 weeks ago I had my thymus removed and it was benign. My question is...What now"?
Am I gonna get sick easily now? Ever since I had the surgery, I have just been feeling extremely tired and muscles sore.
While in childhood the thymus produces T lymphocytes to feed the tissues of the immune system, the thymus reduces in size at puberty from 15-35g down to about 5g. The drop in immunity is not seen in adults with thymusectomy as it is in children. The theory behind this is that the thymus has already produced enough T lymphocytes already.
While having anything surgical and especially something removed does lower immune system, there should not be much of a long term effect.  (+ info)

How would you prevent intimal hyperplasia?

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Intimal hyperplasia is the universal response of a vessel to injury and is an important reason of late bypass graft failure, particularly in vein and synthetic vascular grafts.
Low dose beta radiation seems to be a goer.
Antioxidants seem not to be useful.

Femoropopliteal PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) bypass with distal AS interposition provides improved graft patency and limb salvage rates when compared with those published in the literature for PTFE bypass without the (distal arterial segment) AS.  (+ info)

What is the importance of thymus gland in the body?

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I heard that to hit a particular part in between the breasts would activate it and that would cure some illness etc. Is this true?
The thymus is the primary central gland of the lymphatic system. It secretes thymosin, an immunologic hormone, and it's main function is to develop immature T-cells into mature immunocompetent T-cells.

Hitting yourself will only make you chest hurt.

The person above me posted such a long dragged out explanation and never answered your question "What is the importance of thymus gland in the body?".  (+ info)

What is atypical hyperplasia of the breast?

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Mine is not cancerous, but can it turn into cancer, and what can I do to prevent it from turning into cancer. Right now they have me on tomxafin.
You're already doing what you should do, taking the tomixafin. Atypical hyperplasia means that the cells are abnormal, but not cancerous. It does put you at a higher risk in developing cancer. If you have family history that raises the risk. But because you've discovered this you will be monitoring very closely and if indeed something turns up, you'll be ready. Tomixafin is the treatment of choice because it works...so try not to worry too much.  (+ info)

If the thymus stops working after puberty where do we store the tcells?

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Also if we have a dysfunction with the thymus what would be the signs or symptoms ....and if it turns to connective tissue as we get older how can we have the S&S
Good question... First off, those t cells originated in the bone marrow, then they migrate to the thymus where they get an "education" After t cells that would attack the body are weeded out they then migrate to lymphatic tissue throughout the body -spleen, lymph nodes, pyers patches of intestines, etc. and wait to be presented antigens from invading microbes. By the time puberty hits most of this has occurred and the thymus isnt needed. To complicate things more, there are two major types of T cells: cytotoxic T cells and T helper -type cells.
The cytotoxic cells are the ones that go around and kill infected cells while the Thelpers modulate a big part of the immune system.
Hope this helps...  (+ info)

What is the ribbon color for thymus cancer, more specifically thymic carcinoma?

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My mom was diagnosed with having a thymic carcinoma and i want to know what color ribbon that is associated with.
its teal  (+ info)

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