Dec 12, 2005 02:48
18 yrs ago
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German term

schollig

German to English Medical Medical (general)
Aus einem Bypass-OP-Bericht
Die Aorta ascendens ist schollig verkalkt, kann aber im weiteren OP-Verlauf geklemmt werden.

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Dirgis (X) Dec 12, 2005:
The calcifications are isolated spots on the surface, like "Eisschollen"

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calcified plaque in the ascending aorta

Could this mean that there is calcified plaque in the ascending aorta, but that despite this they were subsequently able to clamp the artery?
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agree Dr.G.MD (X) : A smart way to describe the underlying condition
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agree Kim Metzger
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agree MMUlr
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agree Dirgis (X) : yes, it means that the calcification is not homogeneous see Fall 4 in http://www.personal.uni-jena.de/~i1rima/down/3sj_Histopatho....
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crumbly

See below:
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Atherosclerosis is a Greek word: athero – gruel, crumbly type material ...
calcification. These secondary changes take time to form and are a much later ...
healthsciences.columbia.edu/ dept/ps/2007/mcp/mcp12_prelim.pdf - Similar pages
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clod-like calcification of the ascending aorta

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Note added at 54 mins (2005-12-12 03:42:29 GMT)
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The reference given below solely refers to the expression of CLOD-LIKE CALCIFICATION :

There is extensive s/l clod-like and punctate calcification seen throughout the
medullary portions of the renal parenchyma suggestive of medullary sponge ...
www.mtchat.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=& Number=66560&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&vc=1
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