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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2006

Microscopic analysis of brain base vessels of a patient who died of ischemic stroke revealed that intima of cerebral vessels is irregular, with moderate quantity of yellow stains and yellowish-whitish patches that narrow lumen. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Rheumatism
  2. Nodular periarteritis
  3. Primary hypertension
  4. Atherosclerosis
  5. Diabetes mellitus
Correct answer

Atherosclerosis

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