Renovascular Compression by the Diaphragmatic Crus: A Case Report

Renovascular hypertension (RVHT) is among the most prevalent causes of treatment-resistant hypertension. Mostly it is caused by renal artery stenosis (RAS). With atherosclerosis being the most common cause of RAS, RAS due to external compression by the diaphragmatic crus is rare. The treatment of ra...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-04, Vol.14 (4), p.e24004
Main Authors: Al-Smair, Ali, Saadeh, Osama, Saadeh, Ahmad, Al-Ali, Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Atherosclerosis
Blood pressure
Case reports
Electrolytes
Hypertension
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical imaging
Nephrology
Patients
Radiology
Surgery
Surgical outcomes
Thyroid gland
Ultrasonic imaging
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Renovascular hypertension (RVHT) is among the most prevalent causes of treatment-resistant hypertension. Mostly it is caused by renal artery stenosis (RAS). With atherosclerosis being the most common cause of RAS, RAS due to external compression by the diaphragmatic crus is rare. The treatment of rare causes requires individualization due to the differences between their etiologies. Herein, we present a case of an 18-year-old patient presenting with high blood pressure readings. On follow-up, he was diagnosed with hypertension. On further evaluation, the right diaphragmatic crus compressed the right renal artery. This case emphasizes medical management in patients with hypertension secondary to diaphragmatic crus compression, and radiological findings in such cases.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.24004