Anaplasia is a term used in medicine to describe a condition where the body's cells begin to change and develop abnormally. This can happen as a result of various reasons, such as genetic mutations, exposure to chemicals or radiation.
Anaplasia can manifest itself in different ways depending on the cell type and organ in which it occurs. For example, with anaplasia of blood cells, they can become larger and denser, which can lead to disruption of hematopoietic function. In the case of tissue anaplasia, this can lead to the development of malignant tumors.
One of the most famous examples of anaplasia is cancer. Cancer is a type of malignant tumor that develops from epithelial cells. It can be caused by various factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol and other carcinogens.
In addition, anaplasia can occur in various organs and tissues throughout the body. For example, anaplasia of the mammary gland can lead to breast cancer, and anaplasia of the skin can lead to skin cancer.
Treatment for anaplasia depends on its type and stage of development. This usually involves surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. In some cases, a combination of treatments may be required.