Moenckeberg Medial Sclerosis Flashcards

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What is Moenckeberg Medial Sclerosis?

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Degenerative calcification of the media of large and medium-sized muscular arteries

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What are the typical microscopic findings in a patient with MMS?

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SM replaced with pale-staining, acellular, hyalinized fibrou tissue w/ concentric dystrophic calcification

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