Typical histology in benign hypertension?
Ans. (a) Intimal proliferation and hyalinization of media of medium arteries(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 490; 8th/pg 495)There is increased myofibroblastic tissue in the intima along with hyaline deposits in benign hypertension. Intimal proliferation is usually the universal response of a vessel to injury.
Intimal proliferation and hyalinization of media of medium arteries
Fibrinoid necrosis of small arteries
Loss of endothelial cells of arterioles
Formation of new vessels
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