An uncommon cause of a common disease: a case report of a rare cause of hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe hypertension in young patients presents a significant diagnostic dilemma, and treatment can often be codified. Therefore, it is crucial to diagnose these cases for probable secondary hypertension. Common causes of secondary hypertension include large vessel vasculitis, renal artery stenosis, coarctation of the aorta, and endocrine disorders.

Case summary

A 23-year-old Asian male, who was previously in good health, presented with symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath on exertion grade II, and generalized weakness. On examination, his blood pressure was markedly elevated at 200/110 mmHg. Diagnostic investigations revealed significant vascular involvement, including bilateral renal artery stenosis accompanied by aneurysm formation, celiac trunk disease,

SUBMITTER: Rao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450471 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature