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"FIBROMUSCULAR DYSPLASIA"

“ Non-atherosclerotic disease affecting the arterial wall, most commonly involving mid-distal renal arteries . Associated with collagen vasc...

Non-atherosclerotic disease affecting the arterial wall, most commonly involving mid-distal renal arteries. Associated with collagen vascular diseases. Tends to affect young women. Presents with refractory hypertension.
INTERVENTION
•  Classic appearance is the ‘string of beads’ sign (this is pathognomic), made up of multiple stenoses and dilated segments.
•  Responds well to angioplasty.