Atheromatous plaque does not contain
The main components of atherosclerotic plaques are 1.Cells: Smooth muscle cells, monocytes/macrophages, T cells2.Extracellular matrix: Collagen, elastic fibers, proteoglycans3.Intra and extracellular lipids(Ref: Robbins 8/e p502)
Cholestrol crystals
Neutrophils
Smooth muscle fibres
Monocytes
Cardiovascular system