Title of article
Spontaneous Renal Artery Dissection in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type I
Author/Authors
Shammas, Nicolas W. Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Davenport, USA , Chammas, Majid Z. Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Davenport, USA , Robken, Jon Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Davenport, USA , Coyne, Edmund Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Davenport, USA
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5
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1
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5
Abstract
We present a case of spontaneous renal artery dissection (SRAD) in a 28-year-old female with history of neurofibromatosis type
I (NF-1) treated successfully with endovascular stenting. The clinical presentation, diagnostic testing, and treatment options are
discussed. An endovascular approach with stenting was successfully performed after failure of medical treatment with subcutaneous
low molecular weight heparin. Patient’s blood pressure and symptoms improved significantly. This may be the first reported case
of SRAD in a patient with NF-1 successfully treated with endovascular stenting.
Keywords
Renal Artery Dissection , Neurofibromatosis Type I
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2016
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2610090
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