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Aortic Valve Affected by Ochronosis

Close-up of aortic valve affected by ochronosis, a rare condition in which body tissues become stained by black pigment; may be congenital or due to carbolic poisoning. Stenosis can results from the increased rigidity of the connective tissue as well as chronic inflammation.
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Aortic Valve Affected by Ochronosis
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Close-up of aortic valve affected by ochronosis, a rare condition in which body tissues become stained by black pigment; may be congenital or due to carbolic poisoning. Stenosis can results from the increased rigidity of the connective tissue as well as chronic inflammation.
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4255 x 2793 px | 34.0 MB
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36.0 x 23.6 cm | 14.2 x 9.3 in (300 dpi)
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