Talk:Vascular disease

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Carotid artery

Microscopic

Sections show an endarterectomy specimen containing a large eccentric atherosclerotic plaque with areas of necrosis and calcification. There is evidence of focal ulceration/dissection.

Notes: Dissection is gross diagnosis (need entry & re-exit point).[1]

Diagnosis

CAROTID ARTERY, RIGHT:
- ATHEROSCLEROSIS, COMPLICATED.

  1. MUN. 23 November 2010.