Examining Abnormal Non-stenotic Renal Arteries in Children With Hypertension

Secondary hypertension is more common in children than adults, and renal disease is themost common cause. Several studies have shown a relationship between abnormalitiesin renal arterial vascularity and the onset of hypertension. We reported a case ofhypertension in a 10-year-old girl with elevated plasma renin and normal aldosteronelevels. Antihypertensive therapy was necessary to achieve blood pressure control, andthe final diagnosis of hypertension was obtained from Computed Tomography (CT)angiography demonstrating unusual renal vascular abnormalities