Paediatrics – MCQ 7 – Causes of renal artery stenosis in children

Most common cause of renal artery stenosis in children in India is
a) Takayasu Aortoarteritis
b) Fibromedial hypertrophy
c) Fibrointimal hyperplasia
d) Polyarteritis Nodosa

Correct answer : a) Takayasu Aortoarteritis

One Comment

Sathish Babu Kodam October 28, 2011

My son @ 12 undergone right renal artery stent placement during february 2010 and angioplasty during October 2010. Presently under hypertension and aspirin medication and doing well. I want to know why it has happened and what are the precautions to be taken by us in future. Please inform

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