Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer

**Definition:** Ulceration of the AORTA by an ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE by penetrating through and disrupting the internal elastic lamina of the TUNICA INTIMA.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.907.109.070.750 - C14.907.137.126.834 - C14.907.613

**Synonyms:** - Penetrating Aortic Ulcer - Penetrating Ulcer Aorta - Aortic Penetrating Ulcer - Penetrating Ulcer