Atherosclerotic plaque from carotid endarterectomy (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Ed Uthman
Diagnosis certain

Atherosclerotic plaque from a carotid endarterectomy specimen. This shows the bifurcation of the common into the internal and external carotid arteries.

Case Discussion

Photo credit: Ed Uthman

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