Cardiovascular Pathology · Pathology

What is the characteristic histological finding in 'Hyaline Arteriolosclerosis'?

  1. Concentric onion-skin lamination of vessel walls
  2. Fibrinoid necrosis within the arterial media
  3. Homogeneous eosinophilic arteriolar wall thickening
  4. Granulomatous inflammation with intimal giant cells
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Correct answer: Homogeneous eosinophilic arteriolar wall thickening

Hyaline arteriolosclerosis is associated with benign hypertension and diabetes. It results from plasma protein leakage across injured endothelium and increased smooth muscle matrix synthesis.

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