Which is a description of thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger disease)?
A) An inflammatory disorder of small- and medium-sized arteries in the feet and sometimes in the hands
B) A vasospastic disorder of the small arteries and arterioles of the fingers,and less commonly the toes
C) An autoimmune disorder of the large arteries and veins of the upper and lower extremities
D) A neoplastic disorder of the lining of the arteries and veins of the upper extremities

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Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease, is an inflammatory disorder that affects small- and medium-sized arteries in the feet and sometimes in the hands. It is typically seen in young male smokers and can cause pain, numbness, and tissue damage in the affected areas. It is not an autoimmune or neoplastic disorder, nor is it characterized by vasospasm.

Which Is a Description of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger Disease)