Polyarteritis nodosa with renal artery stenosis

Indian Pediatr. 2004 Jan;41(1):86-8.

Abstract

Renal angiographic signs in Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) vary from aneursyms of medium and small vessels, perfusion defects and delayed emptying of renal arteries. These vascular changes are usually responsible for the hypertension. In this case study stenosis of a main renal artery, an unusual finding in classical PAN, is believed to be the cause of hypertension. Hence renal angiography is essential to define the renal vascular changes and confirm the cause of hypertension.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / complications*
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / diagnosis
  • Radiography
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / complications*
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / diagnostic imaging