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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Fibromuscular Hyperplasia
Clinical hints:
This is an hereditary or early developmental dysplasia which
may lead to renal artery aneurysms. A cause of hypertension in
young patients. If unilateral, may treat medically; if
bilateral, surgically.
Radiological Pearls:
- may see filling defects on IVP
- may see "cystic areas" U/S
- definitive Dx: need angiogram
- typical "concertina" effect
Films were kindly provided by Dr. R. W. McCallum.
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