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'''Organ''': Abdominal aorta | '''Organ''': Abdominal aorta[[File:Aortic aneurysm.jpg|thumb|Aortic aneurysm with thrombus]]'''Description''': | ||
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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]] |