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Renovascular Compression by the Diaphragmatic Crus: A Case Report
Ali Al-Smair1, Osama Saadeh2, Ahmad Saadeh3
1Radiology, Medray International Radiology Center, Amman, JOR.
Cureus
|May 13, 2022
Summary
Renovascular hypertension, often caused by renal artery stenosis, can rarely stem from diaphragmatic crus compression. This case highlights medical management and imaging for this rare cause of high blood pressure.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Radiology
Background:
- Renovascular hypertension (RVHT) is a significant cause of treatment-resistant hypertension, frequently linked to renal artery stenosis (RAS).
- Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of RAS, but external compression, such as by the diaphragmatic crus, represents a rare etiology.
- Management of rare RVHT causes necessitates individualized approaches due to diverse underlying mechanisms.
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