Case Report of Renal Artery Entrapment by Diaphragmatic Crus
Author Information
Author(s): Singham S, Murugasu P, MacIntosh J, Deshpande A
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Hypothesis
Is renal artery entrapment by the diaphragmatic crus a cause of hypertension in young patients?
Conclusion
Renal artery entrapment syndrome should be considered in young hypertensive patients without cardiovascular risk factors, and spiral CTA is essential for diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Spiral computed tomography angiography provides a definitive diagnosis of renal artery entrapment.
- The patient experienced significant hypertension due to the entrapment.
- Less than 20 cases of renal artery entrapment have been reported in the literature.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a kidney artery can get squished by a muscle in your body, which can make your blood pressure go up, especially in young people.
Methodology
The case involved spiral computed tomography angiography to diagnose renal artery entrapment.
Limitations
The patient was lost to follow-up, limiting long-term outcome assessment.
Participant Demographics
A 20-year-old female with no significant medical history except for being a moderate-to-heavy smoker.
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