A contribution to the morphology of tortuosity of arteries, aneurysms and arteriomegaly
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
PubMed
1339715
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal pathology MeSH
- Aneurysm pathology MeSH
- Iliac Artery pathology MeSH
- Mesenteric Arteries pathology MeSH
- Dilatation, Pathologic pathology MeSH
- Elastic Tissue pathology MeSH
- Collagen metabolism MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular pathology MeSH
- Tunica Intima pathology MeSH
- Tunica Media pathology MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Collagen MeSH
Using the electron microscope, the authors examined the structure of the wall in a case of arteriomegaly of the inferior mesenteric artery in man. Structural changes concerned the elastic material showing signs of degeneration. Based on a comparison with literary findings, the authors conclude that tortuosity of the arteries, aneurysms and arteriomegaly are caused by congenital, age-dependent and pathological changes in the elastic material in the vessel wall. There exist basic structural differences in the arterial wall in arteriomegaly and in atherosclerosis.
