The characteristic lesion of atherosclerosis is
Fibrinoid necrosis of the media
Giant cell reaction in the retina and internal elastic lamina
Organised thrombus in the affected segment
'Fibro-fatty' lesion in the intima of the blood vessels
Atherosclerosis is a intima based lesion composed of a fibrous cap and an atheromatous core: the constituents of the plaque include smooth muscle cells, ECMs, inflammatory cells, lipids and necrotic debris Robbins 9th edition page no 343
Cardiovascular system