Primary media sclerosis Mönckeberg: Diagnostic criteria

Publication date: April 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2Author(s): P. LanzerAbstractMedia sclerosis Mönckeberg (MSM) is associated with progressive calcifications of the arterial wall media leaving the intima intact. MSM is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. In some cases, however, no risk factors are present suggesting presence of a primary dystopic calcification disorder. Here we propose diagnostic criteria and advocate dedicated research into this as yet poorly defined vascular disorder.
Source: Cor et Vasa - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research