Incidental Finding of Fibromuscular Dysplasia in a Right Upper Limb Radial Artery by Duplex Ultrasound. Issue 4 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collins, Carolyn; Fitzgerald, Patricia; Ahmed, Zeeshan; Elkady, Ramy; Naughton, Peter; McHugh, Seamus; Aly, Sayed; Moneley, Daragh; Kheirelseid, Elrasheid
• Is Part Of: Journal for vascular ultrasound. Volume 45:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: duplex ultrasound -- fibromuscular dysplasia -- radial artery -- anterior posterior (AP) lumen -- duplex ultrasound; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.1307543
• DOI: 10.1177/15443167211033605
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-3167

Abstract

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an idiopathic, non-atherosclerotic, and non-inflammatory systemic arterial disease which can affect all 3 layers of the small and medium-sized arteries. It can present as stenosis, aneurysm, dissection, or occlusion. FMD is more prevalent in women than in men. The medial type, described as a "string of beads appearance, " as documented in this case study, presents as a succession of dilatations and multifocal stenosis. This is the most common form and occurs in typically 60% to 70% of cases. We present a case report documenting an incidental finding of FMD within an upper limb forearm artery following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).