60 year old asymptomatic female shows following change in tunica media of blood vessels. Diagnosis?
Ans. (a) Medial calcificationMedial artery calcification (MAC) is also known as Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, is a nonobstructive condition leading to reduced arterial compliance that is commonly considered as a nonsignificant finding.With the H&E stain, calcium appear deep blue-purple.
Medial calcification
Medial fibrosis
Amyloidosis
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Cellular Pathology