Which of the following statements does NOT apply to a dissecting aneurysm of the aorta?
A. It is characterized by splitting of the muscular wall (media) of the aorta by blood.
B. It is due to a congenital weakness of the aortic wall.
C. It is due to acquired degenerative changes (cystic medial degeneration) in the aortic wall.
D. Aortic wall dissection may extend the entire length of the artery.
B
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