Histological analysis of extracranial carotid artery aneurysms.

Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECAA) are rare but may be accompanied with significant morbidity. Previous studies mostly focused on diagnostic imaging and treatment. In contrast, the pathophysiological mechanisms and natural course of ECAA are largely unknown. Understanding the pathophysiolo...

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Main Authors: Janna C Welleweerd, Bastiaan G L Nelissen, Dave Koole, Jean-Paul P M de Vries, Frans L Moll, Gerard Pasterkamp, Aryan Vink, Gert Jan de Borst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4312019?pdf=render