Severe and chronic pulmonary hypertension is associated with the development of plexiform lesions, which are clusters of capillaries.
Plexiform lesions ("tufts of capillaries") are seen with severe long-standing pulmonary hypertension.
| Front | ___ are seen with severe long-standing pulmonary hypertension. |
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| Back | Plexiform lesions ("tufts of capillaries") |
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