Term Name: | cystic medial necrosis |
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Synonyms: | Erdheim disease, media necrosis aortae idiopathica cystica, media necrosis of the aorta, Mucoid medial degeneration |
Definition: | Loss of muscle fibers and elastin in the media of the aorta, with accumulation of mucopolysaccharide. |
Ontology: | MPATH [MPATH:30] |