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Int J Angiol 2010; 19(1): e45-e47
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278359
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Unusual presentation of Mönckeberg's sclerosis in the thyroid vessels of three female patients

Christina Dastamani1 , Evi Kairi1 , Vassilis Arapoglou2 , Emmanouela Vouza1 , Eleni Karvouni1 , Agatha Kondi-Pafiti1
  • 1Pathology Laboratory, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece
  • 2Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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28 April 2011 (online)

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Abstract

Histopathological findings of Mönckeberg's sclerosis in the thyroid vessels of three female patients are described. Two of the patients presented with papillary carcinoma and the third presented with two cystic adenomatous nodules. Lesions of chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis were observed in two of the cases. The presence of Mönckeberg's sclerosis is an indication for further examination of patients’ vascular systems because of the high risk for cardiovascular events.

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