Fibromuscular Dysplasia Flashcards
1
Q
What is fibromuscular dysplasia?
A
Rare, Noninflamm thickening of large and medium-sized muscular arteries, which is distinct from atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis
2
Q
What are the major vascular complications of fibromuscular dysplasia?
A
Smooth muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue and myofibroblasts, renal HTN and dissecting aneurysm