Imaging studies in pediatric fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD): a single-center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a non-inflammatory vascular disease that in children unlike in adults shows no sex predilection. FMD is often underdiagnosed, and its pathophysiology is unclear. Delayed diagnosis may lead to refractory hypertension and decreases the chance of successful treatment. Doppler ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and catheter-based angiography (angiography) are currently used to help make a clinicoradiological diagnosis of FMD. The main aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of imaging modalities which can allow for earlier and improved detection. Furthermore, an anatomical mapping of the location of lesions can help determine the best treatment modalities.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Louis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6082421 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature