Title: Fibromuscular dysplasia of the left internal carotid artery : A Study of 02 Cases Reports
Authors: E.Etroubeka ,I.Chaouche , A Akammar , M. Haloua , N. El Bouardi , B. Alami , M. Boubbou .M. Maaroufi , My. Y. Alaoui Lamrani
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Pages: 29-34
Publication Date: 2024/09/28
Abstract:
: Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a non-inflammatory, non-atheromatous arterial pathology that can affect all layers of both small- and medium-calibre arteries . The prevalence of FMD is estimated between 0.3 and 3 % in the cervico-encephalic arteries. FMD most frequently affects the renal, carotid and vertebral arteries, but it can theoretically affect any artery. Radiologists play an important role in the diagnosis of FMD, and good knowledge of FMD's signs will certainly help reduce the delay between the first symptoms and diagnosis. The common "string-of-beads" aspect is well known, but less common presentations also have to be considered. All these radiologic presentations should be known by radiologists in order to diagnose possible FMD, particularly when present in young females or when associated with personal or familial hypertension, to reduce the delay between the onset of the first symptom and the final diagnosis. The patients have to be referred to specialised FMD centres for dedicated management.