[The natural progress of atherosclerosis of the lateral vessels of the tongue (author's transl)].
The writer discusses the progress of atherosclerosis of the lateral vessels of the tongue and also demonstrates the clinical and diagnostic value of observing these changes. On the lateral undersurface of the tongue, which is uniformly pink in young persons on account of the delicate and rich vascular network, blue and pointed nodules start to appear in the fourth decade. These nodules are pathological and represent venous dilatations and thromboses. In advancing age more and more vessels obstruct, and the reduction of perfusion causes in all individuals a paleness and advancing atrophy. Examination of this region discloses the state of the vascular system. The number, location and severity of the thromboses has an important relevance in the assessment of vitality and biological aging of the individual.
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D014059:Tongue / Q000098:blood supply*
Der altersentsprechende Verlauf der Atherosklerose der lateralen Zungengefässe