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A 80 y.o. XY diabetic has a 7 cm, pulsating mass in the midline of his lower abdomen. He has poor pulses in his lower extremities. Which of the following complications of aortic atherosclerosis is responsible for the development of this lesion?
a.-Ulceration of atherosclerotic plaque
b.-Thrombosis overlying atherosclerotic plaque
c.-Hemorrhage into plaque substance
d.-Atrophy (Thinning) of the media
e.-Cystic degeneration of the media along with fragmentation of elatic fibers.
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| acintya
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A: ulceration of atheromatous plaque?
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| hero
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d (abdominal aortic aneurism)
e - pathogenesis of aortic dissection
a, b and c - complications of atherosclerosis
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| new_n_lost
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d.-Atrophy (Thinning) of the media ?
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step 2 discussion..
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/65668/
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d.-Atrophy (Thinning) of the media
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