10. Aortic atherosclerosis with aneurysm: Difference between revisions
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Atherosclerotic plaques are visible in the whole preparation. Atherosclerosis can have a yellowish micromorphology. In the middle there are remnants of a thrombus. In the lower part the dilated portion shows an aneurysm | Atherosclerotic plaques are visible in the whole preparation. Atherosclerosis can have a yellowish micromorphology. In the middle there are remnants of a thrombus. In the lower part the dilated portion shows an aneurysm | ||
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* Calcification of the vessel, causing it to lose its elastic properties | * Calcification of the vessel, causing it to lose its elastic properties | ||
* Aneurysm that can rupture and lead to haemorrhage | * Aneurysm that can rupture and lead to haemorrhage | ||
* Ulcer | * Ulcer | ||
[[Category:Pathology 1 - Macropreparations]] | [[Category:Pathology 1 - Macropreparations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:47, 5 July 2024
Organ: Abdominal aorta
Description:
Atherosclerotic plaques are visible in the whole preparation. Atherosclerosis can have a yellowish micromorphology. In the middle there are remnants of a thrombus. In the lower part the dilated portion shows an aneurysm
Diagnosis: Atherosclerosis with aneurysm
Risk factors:
- Smoking
- Hypertension
- Hypercholesteremia
- Diabetes
Theory:
Atherosclerosis is the disease where plaque builds up in your arteries. Details are in topic 9.
Because atherosclerosis always begins with endothelial injury. Smoking is a risk factor because the smoke is toxic for the endothelium. Hypertension causes physical stress and injury on the endothelium. LDL is a main component of the plaques, so hypercholesteremia will lay the groundwork for plaque formation. In diabetes the LDL receptor on the endothelium is defective so that the endothelial cells cannot take up LDL by endocytosis. This further increases the LDL levels in the blood.
Complications of atherosclerosis can be
- Thrombosis of the vessel, leading to total blockage. Thrombi form more easily on plaques than in normal vessels
- Calcification of the vessel, causing it to lose its elastic properties
- Aneurysm that can rupture and lead to haemorrhage
- Ulcer