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'''Arterial dissection''' occurs when there defect in the arterial tunica intima, leading to blood entering a virtual space between the tunica intima and tunica media. This forms a so-called ''false lumen'' inside this space. | '''Arterial dissection''' occurs when there defect in the arterial tunica intima, leading to blood entering a virtual space between the tunica intima and tunica media. This forms a so-called ''false lumen'' inside this space. The false lumen may become larger than the true lumen. Blood may flow out of the false lumen through a second intimal tear. | ||
The aorta is the artery most often affected by dissection, called [[aortic dissection]]. | The aorta is the artery most often affected by dissection, called [[aortic dissection]]. | ||
[[Category:Pathology]] | [[Category:Pathology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:28, 4 December 2023
Arterial dissection occurs when there defect in the arterial tunica intima, leading to blood entering a virtual space between the tunica intima and tunica media. This forms a so-called false lumen inside this space. The false lumen may become larger than the true lumen. Blood may flow out of the false lumen through a second intimal tear.
The aorta is the artery most often affected by dissection, called aortic dissection.