This is a similar case, found at autopsy. There is a greatly enlarged prostate and bladder with trabeculated wall as well as a conspicuous median bar. Note how glandular architecture is maintained, but there is an increased number of glands showing infolding of epithelium. Tall columnar cells forming papillary infolding due to cell proliferation. Nuclei are small and uniform in shape.
Basal cells are also present.
Lab Manual Questions 1. This occurs in organs with cells capable of division. Hyperplasia and hypertrophy are caused by increased demands, stimulus, stress on the organ. The stimulus can be physiological or pathological. Hyperplasia is a benign reversible adaptive response.