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Pathology Cardiovascular system 66340816

The characteristic lesion of atherosclerosis is

A
Fibrinoid necrosis of the media
B
Giant cell reaction in the retina and internal elastic lamina
C
Organised thrombus in the affected segment
D
'Fibro-fatty' lesion in the intima of the blood vessels
High-Yield Explanation
Atherosclerosis is a intima based lesion composed of a fibrous cap and an atheromatous core: the constituents of the plaque include smooth muscle cells, ECMs, inflammatory cells, lipids and necrotic debris Robbins 9th edition page no 343

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