Post-atrophic Hyperplasia
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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Post-atrophic hyperplasia is a variant of atrophy that consists of small basophilic acini, often arranged around a central dilated duct. The acini may be arranged in compact clusters or lobules giving it a hyperplastic appearance. Note the resemblance to resting breast lobules.