What Histological Changes Accompany Pathological Dilation?
Pathological dilation is often accompanied by histological changes such as thinning of vessel walls, loss of smooth muscle integrity, and alterations in the extracellular matrix. In the case of vascular aneurysms, there may be destruction of the elastic fibers and collagen within the vessel wall. In chronic conditions, inflammatory cells may infiltrate the tissue, contributing to further structural compromise.
