Dystrophy

Dystrophy is the mildest degree of regression (dystrophy $$\longrightarrow$$ atrophy $$\longrightarrow$$ necrosis ), the basis of which is a metabolic disorder. Depending on what the disorder concerns, we can divide dystrophies into:


 * Disorders of protein metabolism
 * These disorders are manifested by the formation of
 * Hyaline petrification
 * Mucous dystrophy
 * Dystrophy of the ligament
 * Disorders of fat metabolism
 * They are characterized by the formation of steatosis (fatty gain).
 * Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism
 * Diabetes mellitus
 * Glycogenosis
 * Disorders of water metabolism
 * Hyperhydration
 * Dehydration
 * Disorders of mineral metabolism
 * The most frequently mentioned disorder of calcium and potassium metabolism is :
 * Pathological calcification
 * Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
 * Disorders of auxiliary mechanisms of metabolism
 * These disorders result in
 * Concretions
 * Crystals

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