Intimal cushions in the lingual artery of neonates and children.
Focal musculo-elastic thickenings were identified in the intima. The distribution of these cushions may be related to haemodynamic stresses.
D001158:Arteries / Q000196:embryology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014059:Tongue / Q000098:blood supply*