Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer
Aorta Anatomy
SpecialtyCardiology
CausesAtherosclerosis
Diagnostic methodMRI

A penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) is an atherosclerotic lesion that ulcerates, leading to a hematoma forming within the walls of the aorta.[1]

  1. ^ Hayashi H, Matsuoka Y, Sakamoto I, et al. (2000). "Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the aorta: imaging features and disease concept". Radiographics. 20 (4): 995–1005. doi:10.1148/radiographics.20.4.g00jl01995. PMID 10903689.
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