What Are the Histological Features of Hormonal Imbalance?
Histological features of hormonal imbalance vary depending on the affected gland and hormone. For example:
In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland may display hypertrophy and hyperplasia of follicular cells. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid tissue may show atrophy and fibrosis. In diabetes, pancreatic islets may exhibit amyloid deposition or beta-cell depletion. In adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal cortex may show cellular atrophy and reduced lipid content.
