Fibromuscular dysplasia: an update

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a family of non-atherosclerotic noninflammatory vascular conditions that has a predilection for women in their middle age. FMD is classically diagnosed in renal arteries, but it can affect all vascular beds, hence producing a variety of symptoms. The diagnosis is often driven by clinical and radiologic criteria, only rarely with tissue biopsy confirmation. However, there are multiple diseases within the FMD spectrum, and still others that may mimic FMD, making biopsies vital for diagnosis in some cases.

Source: Diagnostic Histopathology - February 14, 2022 Category: Pathology Authors: Fazarina Mohammed, Michael A. Seidman Tags: Mini-symposium: Cardiothoracic pathology Source Type: research