renal Flashcards
1
Q
Fibromuscular dysplasia typically affects who?
A
females who are typically 30–50 years; can manifest at any age
2
Q
A young woman who has refractory HTN with abdominal bruit with HA and neck pain most likely has?
A
Fibromuscular dysplasia
3
Q
Pathophysio of Fibromuscular dysplasia
A
primarily affects small and medium-sized muscular arteries Renal artery stenosis → ↓ renal perfusion → compensatory activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system → secondary hypertension
4
Q
What is the best imaging for Fibromuscular dysplasia?
A
duplex ultrasonography and/or CT angiography
5
Q
Common finding on imaging Fibromuscular dysplasia?
A
String of beads sign