What Are Common Histological Changes Indicative of Disease?
Several histological changes can indicate disease, including:
Hyperplasia: An increase in the number of cells in a tissue, often seen in cancer. Hypertrophy: Enlargement of cells, commonly observed in cardiac and skeletal muscles. Atrophy: A decrease in cell size, which can occur in muscles due to disuse. Metaplasia: A reversible change from one cell type to another, often as an adaptive response. Dysplasia: Abnormal cell growth that can be a precursor to cancer.
