A 'Plexiform lesion' seen on histology of the pulmonary vasculature is a hallmark of:
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Correct answer: Advanced pulmonary hypertension
Plexiform lesions are tufts of capillary formations that span the lumens of small arteries. They represent an advanced stage of vascular remodeling in severe, long-standing pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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