title: The pathology of upper-extremity arterial disease.
abstract: The arteries to the upper extremities can be involved at multiple levels by a variety of diseases. Because of the critical sensitivity of motor function and sensation in the arms and hands, minor degrees of ischemia can have major clinical significance. It is essential to understand the exact pathologic process and the sites of involvement to provide proper therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Fuchs
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000473:pathology; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D017539:Tunica Intima / Q000473:pathology; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology