Fibromuscular Dysplasia Flashcards

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What is fibromuscular dysplasia?

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Rare, Noninflamm thickening of large and medium-sized muscular arteries, which is distinct from atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis

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What are the major vascular complications of fibromuscular dysplasia?

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Smooth muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue and myofibroblasts, renal HTN and dissecting aneurysm

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